City safety & data profile

DaphneAL

Daphne, AL is a 25K-resident city in Baldwin County with a median household income of $87,250.

Baldwin County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Daphne, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Daphne has a population larger than 55% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $323,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 45%
By size
$87,250
Median income
$323,400
Median home
7.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Daphne

Daphne posts a median household income higher than 58% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Daphne area.

Top 42%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Daphne

Where Daphne income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$87,250 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Daphne, AL beyond the headline numbers

Daphne sits inside Baldwin County, Alabama, at roughly 30.60°N, -87.90°W. Population 24,896, $87,250 median household income. Median home value $323,400, median rent $1,388. Poverty rate 7.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Daphne's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 35.4%. 1 hospital in/around Daphne, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Daphne from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,896
Daphne
Median Income
$87,250
+28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$323,400
+42% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Baldwin County) - Daphne's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
247K+32%
Median Income
$78,775+57%
Median Home Value
$316,900+88%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-27%
Unemployment
3%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Daphne, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,388/mo
Poverty Rate
7.2% -49% vs avg
Unemployment 2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.9%
Work From Home 14.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 75.3%
African American 15.6%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
Obesity
33.4%
Physical Inactivity
21.4%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Diabetes
11.2%
Current Smoking
10.8%
Current Asthma
9.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.1%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Daphne, AL? ▼
Daphne, AL has a population of 24,896 people, located in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Daphne? ▼
The median household income in Daphne, AL is $87,250 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
What is the median home value in Daphne? ▼
The median home value in Daphne, AL is $323,400. Median rent is $1,388/month.
What are the top health concerns in Daphne? ▼
The top health indicators in Daphne include High Blood Pressure (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (35.4%), Obesity (33.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Daphne? ▼
Daphne has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Daphne? ▼
The median age in Daphne, AL is 38.3 years. 42.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Daphne, AL is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. With a population of 25K and a $87,250 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Daphne area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Daphne's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Daphne area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Daphne against Alabama peers on any ranking lens. Explore Alabama

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Baldwin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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