Spanish Fort, Alabama
Spanish Fort: city of Alabama, United States
About
Spanish Fort is a city located in the county of Baldwin in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,798. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,460 inhabitants.
The city was created 314 years ago in 1711.
Quick Facts about Spanish Fort
| Population | 9,460 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Phone Area Codes | 251 |
| Water as percent of area | 14.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 85.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6749,-87.9153 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1712 (314 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:20:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 28.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Spanish Fort is located at 30°40'30"N 87°54'55"W (30.6749100, -87.9152700).
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Spanish Fort increased by 28.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,080 | 3.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,281 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,542 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,722 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,974 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,221 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,629 | 4.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,955 | 3.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,214 | 2.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,460 | 2.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,214 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,893 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 33.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,049 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,798 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 645 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $242,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,493 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $452 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,172 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,278 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,084 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 290,801 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $39,673 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,913 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,355 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,115 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 912 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 236.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.70 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $242,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,493 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $452 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,172 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,278 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,084 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 290,801 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $39,673 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,913 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,355 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,115 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 912 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 236.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.70 |
Best Things to Do in Spanish Fort
1Meaher State Park
5200 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12516265529 | Website available
2Historic Blakeley State Park
34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12516260798 | Website available
3USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Website available
4Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
31000 Bass Pro Dr, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12562693213 | Website available
5Tortuga Adventure Golf, LLC
30500 AL-181 Suite 230, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12516266221 | Website available
Where to Eat in Spanish Fort
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
30227 Eastern Shore Ct, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12516214826 | Website available
Where to Stay in Spanish Fort
1Courtyard by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore
13000 Cypress Way, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12513701161 | Website available
2Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore
12000 Cypress Way, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, United States View details
Phone: +12513701160 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Spanish Fort
1Spanish Fort City Hall
7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 View details
Phone: +12516264884 | Website available
People born in Spanish Fort (1)
American football player Reese Dismukes was born in Spanish Fort
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spanish Fort, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102395 | United States Sports Academy | Daphne (AL) | 36526-7055 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Spanish Fort, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOG | Mobile Bus Station | 2545 Government Blvd. | BUS |
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
| BIG | Biloxi, MS | 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | BUS |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Spanish Fort.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Daphn Post Office | Daphne (AL) | 36526 |
Other cities in Baldwin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baldwin County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 27,719 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Fairhope | 23,584 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama U. |
| Foley | 21,446 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Gulf Shores | 13,166 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Bay Minette | 9,509 | County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA |
| Robertsdale | 7,030 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Orange Beach | 6,343 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Loxley | 3,329 | Town |
| Point Clear | 2,125 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Summerdale | 1,792 | Town |
| Elberta | 1,753 | Town of the United States |
| Silverhill | 1,285 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Magnolia Springs | 831 | Town in Baldwin County, Alabama, USA |
| Perdido Beach | 652 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Spanish Fort distances to largest Alabama cities