Dauphin Island, Alabama

Quick Statistics

Dauphin Island is a community in Mobile County, Alabama, home to about 1,852 people spread across 6.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $46,477 a year, and a typical home is worth about $432,200. About 59.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 50 percent over the past decade.

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1,852
Total Population
▲ up 50% since 2012
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6.26 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$46,477
Median Personal Income
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$432,200
Median Home Value
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59.3%
College Educated
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89.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.6 points since 2010
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Dauphin Island ranks number 235 of 592 in population, number 164 in median household income, number 11 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Dauphin Island typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Dauphin Island
# Town Distance Population
1.Bayou La Batre, AL12.1 mi.1,881
2.Belle Fontaine, AL16.9 mi.772
3.Grand Bay, AL18.4 mi.3,553
4.Theodore, AL19.9 mi.4,964
5.Point Clear, AL22.5 mi.1,511
6.Tillmans Corner, AL23.0 mi.17,677
7.Pascagoula, MS24.2 mi.21,710
8.Moss Point, MS24.7 mi.11,957
Frequently Asked Questions About Dauphin Island

What is the population of Dauphin Island, Alabama?
Dauphin Island has a population of about 1,852 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Dauphin Island, Alabama in?
Dauphin Island is located in Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the median home value in Dauphin Island, Alabama?
The median home value in Dauphin Island is about $432,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Dauphin Island, Alabama?
The median personal income in Dauphin Island is about $46,477 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Dauphin Island, Alabama?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded in Mobile County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Dauphin Island, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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