Orange Beach, Alabama

Orange Beach: City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

About

Orange Beach is a city located in the county of Baldwin in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,441. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,343 inhabitants.

The city was created 40 years ago in 1983.

Orange Beach locator map
Location of Orange Beach on Alabama map.

Quick Facts about Orange Beach

Population : 6,343 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alabama (United States)
County : Baldwin County
Postal code : 36561
Phone Area Codes : 251
Water as percent of area : 7.83%
Land as percent of area : 92.17%
Altitude : 43 feet / 13 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1984 (40 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 19:53:04 (13th December 2024)
Population growth : 14.22% (2010-2020)
Condos in Orange Beach Alabama image
Condos in Orange Beach Alabama
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Geography

Orange Beach is located at 30°17'40"N 87°34'25"W (30.2943700, -87.5735900).

Orange Beach map

Demographics

The population of Orange Beach increased by 14.22% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,441 - census
2011 5,524 1.5% estimation process
2012 5,590 1.18% estimation process
2013 5,669 1.39% estimation process
2014 5,736 1.17% estimation process
2015 5,799 1.09% estimation process
2016 5,921 2.06% estimation process
2017 6,026 1.74% estimation process
2018 6,111 1.39% estimation process
2019 6,235 1.99% estimation process
2020 6,343 1.7% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 6,235
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 5,439
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 14.6%
April 1, 2020 Population : 8,095
April 1, 2010 Population : 5,441
People under 5 years old, percentage : 3.7%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 12.3%
People over 65 (%) : 33.5%
Female persons, % : 49.9%
White only, percent : 98.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 0.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.0%
Asians alone % : 0.8%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 0.8%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 0.2%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 98.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 826
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 2.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 70.2%

Orange Beach zip code is 36561. County name: Baldwin, County fips: 01003

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 70.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $297,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,553
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $517
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,117
2015-2019 Households : 2,966
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.02
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 89.1%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 97.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 78.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 50.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 4.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 13.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 52.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 94,140
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 18,983
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,153
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 188,802
2012 total retail sales per capita : $33,595
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $81,883
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $51,142
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,162
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 554
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 390
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,084
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 202
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 845
2010 population per square mile : 370.1
2010 land area in square miles : 14.70
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 70.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $297,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,553
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $517
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,117
2015-2019 Households : 2,966
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.02
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 89.1%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 97.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 78.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 50.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 4.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 13.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 52.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 94,140
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 18,983
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,153
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 188,802
2012 total retail sales per capita : $33,595
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $81,883
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $51,142
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,162
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 554
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 390
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,084
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 202
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 845
2010 population per square mile : 370.1
2010 land area in square miles : 14.70

Best Things to Do in Orange Beach

1 Adventure Island

Rating: 4.5 (1509)

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Adventure Island

2 Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access

Rating: 4.7 (819)

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Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access

3 The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises & SeaLife Experience

Rating: 4.9 (614)

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The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises & SeaLife Experience

4 Orange Beach Waterfront Park

Rating: 4.7 (433)

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Orange Beach Waterfront Park

5 Gulf State Park Nature Center

Rating: 4.7 (392)

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Gulf State Park Nature Center

Where ot Eat in Orange Beach

1 The Wharf

Rating: 4.5 (5585)

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The Wharf

2 Hurricane Grill & Wings

Rating: 4 (1398)

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Hurricane Grill & Wings

3 Rotolo's Pizzeria

Rating: 4.2 (1227)

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Rotolo's Pizzeria

4 Moe's Original BBQ - Orange Beach

Rating: 4.6 (1200)

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Moe's Original BBQ - Orange Beach

5 Chronic Tacos

Rating: 3.6 (910)

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Chronic Tacos

Where to Stay in Orange Beach

1 Perdido Beach Resort

Rating: 4.6 (2807)

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Perdido Beach Resort

2 Best Western Premier, Tides Hotel

Rating: 4.5 (1208)

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Best Western Premier, Tides Hotel

3 Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Rating: 4.2 (960)

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Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

4 Sleep Inn On The Beach

Rating: 4.1 (837)

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Sleep Inn On The Beach

5 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf

Rating: 4.6 (633)

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf

Other Places in Orange Beach

1 Orange Beach City Hall

Rating: 3.4 (5)

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Orange Beach City Hall

People born in Orange Beach (1)

author and corporate speaker Andy Andrews was born in Orange Beach

Schools in Orange Beach

College & universities near Orange Beach, AL

Code Name City ZIP
450933 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach (AL) 36561-9000
436641 Fortis College-Foley Foley (AL) 36535
134291 George Stone Technical College Pensacola (FL) 32526-8922
136473 Pensacola State College Pensacola (FL) 32504-8998
133942 Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc Pensacola (FL) 32514

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Orange Beach, AL

Code Name Address Type
MOG Mobile Bus Station 2545 Government Blvd. BUS
MTV Mt. Vernon, AL 20890 US Highway 43 BUS

Post offices near Orange Beach

Post Office Name City ZIP
Orange Beach Post Office Orange Beach (AL) 36561
Gulf Shor Post Office Gulf Shores (AL) 36542
Elberta Post Office Elberta (AL) 36530
Bon Secour Post Office Bon Secour (AL) 36511
Foley Post Office Foley (AL) 36535

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
Spanish Fort 9,460 City of Alabama, United States
Robertsdale 7,030 City in 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

Orange Beach distances to largest Alabama cities