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FAIRHOPE

ABOUT

Resting on the bluffs of Mobile Bay, Fairhope is known for its southern charm and beautiful Alabama sunsets. The pier, beach, and trails offer an ideal view into how calming this area truly is. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, events, and activities to take part in while visiting or staying in this Eastern Shore city.

01.

Population (City Limits):

2021 EST.                            23,147

2010 CENSUS                     15,326

2000 CENSUS                     12,480

02.

Population Growth from 2010-2019:

3,585

03.

Estimated Population by Race:

White                                  90.3%

Black                                   2.7%

Hispanic/Latino                   5.2%

Asian                                   2.9%

Two or More Races             0.7%

04.

Estimated Population by Sex:

Male                                   45.5%

Female                               54.5%

Population 25+ with High School Diploma or Higher: 95.2%

Population 25+ with Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54%

Est. Median Household Income (2018 dollars): $83,258

Per Capital Income in past 12 months (2018 dollars): $43, 477

Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate: 76.7% 

Local Property Taxes:

1 Mills Is 1/10 Or A Cent= 0.001

Total State: 6.5 Mills

Total County: 9.5 Mills

District 1 School Rates: 10.0 Mills

District 2 School Rates: 12.0 Mills

Retail Sales Tax:

City: 2.0%

County: 3.0%

State: 4.0%

Total: 9.0%

Mayor:

Sherry Sullivan

City Council:

Jack Burrell, Place 1

Corey Martin, Place 2

Jimmy Conyers, Place 3

Jay Robinson, Place 4

Kevin Boone, Place 5

City Clerk:

Lisa Hanks

City Attorney:

Marcus McDowell

City Treasurer: 

Kim Creech

Business Licenses:

Jennifer Olmstead

Police Chief:

Stephanie Hollinghead

Fire Chief:

Chris Ellis

City of Fairhope

161 N Section Street

Fairhope, AL 36533

Phone: 251.928.2136

Fax: 251.928.6776

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