The Town FilesBaldwin County, Alabama
246,989 people. The median home is worth $316,900 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $78,775.
Towns in Baldwin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 27,462 | $323,400 | $87,250 | 38.3 |
| Fairhope | 22,477 | $430,900 | $94,274 | 48.2 |
| Foley | 20,335 | $289,300 | $66,336 | 52.7 |
| Gulf Shores | 15,014 | $382,700 | $78,188 | 50.8 |
| Spanish Fort | 10,049 | $343,900 | $99,346 | 40.9 |
| Bay Minette | 8,107 | $173,000 | $44,523 | 34.6 |
| Orange Beach | 8,095 | $502,400 | $97,736 | 50.6 |
| Robertsdale | 6,708 | $229,300 | $59,152 | 39.7 |
| Loxley | 3,710 | $398,500 | $108,488 | 34.3 |
People and housing
| Baldwin County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $834 |
| Median household income | $78,775 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
85,118 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,157 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 759 storm events in Baldwin County from 1996 to 2026, with 41 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Baldwin County has been included in 39 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).