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 42 years ago in 1983.
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.2944,-87.5736 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1984 (42 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 14.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Orange Beach is located at 30°17'40"N 87°34'25"W (30.2943700, -87.5735900).
Orange Beach map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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% |
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
1Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519741500 | Website available
2Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access
25900 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519487275 | Website available
3The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises & SeaLife Experience
3900 Bayou Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519711893 | Website available
4Orange Beach Waterfront Park
26425 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519816039 | Website available
5Gulf State Park Nature Center
Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519487275 | Website available
Where to Eat in Orange Beach
1The Wharf
23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12512241000 | Website available
2Hurricane Grill & Wings
25755 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519813041 | Website available
3Rotolo's Pizzeria
25755 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519818895 | Website available
4Moe's Original BBQ - Orange Beach
25603 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519817427 | Website available
5Chronic Tacos
25775 Perdido Beach Blvd Ste A, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519810040 | Website available
Where to Stay in Orange Beach
1Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519819811 | Website available
2Best Western Premier, Tides Hotel
26032 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519819888 | Website available
3Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519741600 | Website available
4Sleep Inn On The Beach
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519816722 | Website available
5SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf
4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, United States View details
Phone: +12519436600 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Orange Beach
1Orange Beach City Hall
4099 Orange Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 View details
Phone: +12519816979 | Website available
People born in Orange Beach (1)
author and corporate speaker Andy Andrews was born in Orange Beach
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Orange Beach, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Orange Beach, 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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