Daphne, Alabama
Daphne  - Dauphin Isle -  Fairhope - Gulf Shores - Malbis - Mobile
Montrose - Point Clear - Saraland - Spanish Fort

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News Bulletin!!! *Daphne, Alabama was listed in the top 100 best places to live in America by Money Magazine, CNN and Money On Board. Daphne made the list because of its economy, education and safety standards although arts, leisure, environment, taxes and housing also played a part. Just a quick drive down Highway 98 will quickly make you want to see more.

Visit Daphne and you will see almost immediately why it is one of the best places to live in America, with it's clean streets, great subdivisions and wonderful restaurants to eat fresh caught and prepared seafood from the Gulf.

As of the census ^GR2 of 2000, there were 18,581 people, 6,563 households, and 4,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 475.3/km˛ (1,230.5/mi˛). There were 7,222 housing units at an average density of 207.0/km˛ (536.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 85.33% White, 12.35% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,563 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,603, and the median income for a family was $61,563. Males had a median income of $46,576 versus $29,052 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,597. About 2.6% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

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