Fairhope Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — | — |
| 1950 | 3,354 | — | — |
| 1960 | 4,858 | +1,504 | +44.8% |
| 1970 | 5,720 | +862 | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 7,286 | +1,566 | +27.4% |
| 1990 | 8,485 | +1,199 | +16.5% |
| 2000 | 12,480 | +3,995 | +47.1% |
| 2010 | 15,326 | +2,846 | +22.8% |
| 2020 | 22,477 | +7,151 | +46.7% |
| 2024 | 26,044 | +3,567 | +15.9% |
Fairhope vs. Baldwin County
| Year | Fairhope | Baldwin County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,720 | 59,382 | 9.6% |
| 1980 | 7,286 | 78,556 | 9.3% |
| 1990 | 8,485 | 98,280 | 8.6% |
| 2000 | 12,480 | 140,415 | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 15,326 | 182,265 | 8.4% |
| 2020 | 22,477 | 231,767 | 9.7% |
| 2024 | 26,044 | 261,608 | 10.0% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 3,354 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 4,858 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 5,720 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 7,286 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 8,485 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 12,480 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 12,889 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 13,063 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 13,279 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 13,599 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 14,021 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 14,445 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 14,723 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 14,928 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 15,146 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 15,326 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 16,839 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 17,347 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 18,187 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 18,889 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 19,529 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 20,194 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 20,924 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 22,067 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 22,681 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 22,477 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 23,308 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 23,873 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 25,033 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 26,044 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)