Fairhope, Alabama
Daphne  - Dauphin Isle -  Fairhope - Gulf Shores - Malbis - Mobile
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Fairhope was recently named as one of the "Top 10 Cool Small Markets" by Southern Business & Development Magazine. Fairhope was chosen for its combination of aesthetic beauty and business acumen. Fairhope's downtown has been described as an Old World Village, where even the trash receptacles double as planters. Flowers in bloom and lush green trees adorn the streets of Fairhope. Art Galleries, Cafes, Boutiques and restaurants are located in the downtown section to make Fairhope not only very attractive but a great place to live.* Visit the City of Fairhope's web site for a wealth of information about one of the most unique small towns in the south. This is one of the only towns in the United States that is incorporated under a Single Tax System . The Baldwin County Industrial Board and city government has been working with individuals and small businesss to bring an influx of jobs into the area by giving these business and individuals tax credits to bring new jobs into the area.*

Demographics:

As of the census ^GR2 of 2000, there were 12,480 people, 5,345 households, and 3,575 families residing in the city. The population density was 438.1/km˛ (1,135.1/mi˛). There were 6,000 housing units at an average density of 210.6/km˛ (545.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 90.22% White, 7.79% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,345 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,913, and the median income for a family was $56,976. Males had a median income of $41,692 versus $27,959 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,237. About 4.9% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

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* According to articles published the week of July 25, 2005 in the Mobile Press Register