Orange Beach, Alabama

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Orange Beach, Alabama
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Condominiums and hotels on the beach
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Location of Orange Beach in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 30°17′29″N87°33′43″W / 30.29139°N 87.56194°W / 30.29139; -87.56194
Country United States
State Alabama
County Baldwin
Government
   Mayor Tony Kennon (R) [1]
Area
[2]
  Total15.95 sq mi (41.30 km2)
  Land14.71 sq mi (38.11 km2)
  Water1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2)
Elevation
[3]
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total8,095
  Estimate 
()
8,890
  Density550.19/sq mi (212.43/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36561
Area code 251
FIPS code 01-57144
GNIS feature ID0124297 [3]
Website www.cityoforangebeach.com

Orange Beach is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 8,095. [4]

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Geography

Orange Beach is located on Perdido Key along the Gulf of Mexico, and is the easternmost community on Alabama's Gulf Coast, with the community of Perdido Key, Florida bordering it to the east. The city of Gulf Shores is to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.3 km2), of which 14.7 square miles (38.1 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), or 7.83%, is water. [4]

Climate

Orange Beach has a humid subtropical climate, with mild-to-warm winters, and hot and humid summers.

Climate data for Orange Beach, Alabama
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)85
(29)
87
(31)
92
(33)
97
(36)
101
(38)
105
(41)
107
(42)
108
(42)
103
(39)
98
(37)
89
(32)
83
(28)
108
(42)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)61
(16)
64
(18)
70
(21)
75
(24)
83
(28)
88
(31)
90
(32)
90
(32)
87
(31)
79
(26)
71
(22)
64
(18)
77
(25)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)43
(6)
45
(7)
52
(11)
57
(14)
65
(18)
72
(22)
74
(23)
74
(23)
70
(21)
59
(15)
51
(11)
45
(7)
59
(15)
Record low °F (°C)4
(−16)
9
(−13)
19
(−7)
29
(−2)
38
(3)
52
(11)
66
(19)
60
(16)
44
(7)
28
(−2)
25
(−4)
7
(−14)
4
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.72
(145)
4.86
(123)
6.32
(161)
3.97
(101)
4.41
(112)
5.17
(131)
7.09
(180)
6.11
(155)
6.75
(171)
4.26
(108)
4.43
(113)
4.02
(102)
63.11
(1,602)
Source: IntelliCast.com
Average sea temperature: [5]
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
62.2 °F (16.8 °C)62.1 °F (16.7 °C)65.1 °F (18.4 °C)70 °F (21 °C)77.2 °F (25.1 °C)82.9 °F (28.3 °C)84.6 °F (29.2 °C)85.3 °F (29.6 °C)83.7 °F (28.7 °C)78.3 °F (25.7 °C)70.9 °F (21.6 °C)65.7 °F (18.7 °C)74 °F (23 °C)

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990 2,253
2000 3,78468.0%
2010 5,44143.8%
2020 8,09548.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
Alabama Welcome sign on the Alabama-Florida border in Orange Beach Perdido Key Florida-Alabama SR 292 west01.jpg
Alabama Welcome sign on the Alabama-Florida border in Orange Beach
Orange Beach in 2010 Orange Beach Sun and Booms.JPG
Orange Beach in 2010
Orange Beach boardwalk Orange Beach Beach Walkway.JPG
Orange Beach boardwalk

2020 census

Orange Beach racial composition [7]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)7,37391.08%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)851.05%
Native American 390.48%
Asian 570.7%
Pacific Islander 10.01%
Other/Mixed 3274.04%
Hispanic or Latino 2132.63%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,095 people, 2,966 households, and 1,625 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 5,441 people, 2,492 households, and 1,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 370 per square mile (140/km2). There were 11,726 housing units at an average density of 737.5 per square mile (284.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 2.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,492 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was 18.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $66,656, and the median income for a family was $69,964. Males had a median income of $54,806 versus $47,019 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,153. About 1.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

The city of Orange Beach hosts many sporting events and tournaments at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Sportsplex, located north of the Gulf State Park and a short distance from The Wharf, comprises a football/soccer stadium with a seating capacity of 1,500. The facility also has several baseball and softball fields. [9] The Backcountry Trail system through the Gulf State Park has a trailhead located at the Sportsplex. [10]

The Sportsplex has hosted the SEC Women's Soccer Tournament on numerous occasions, in addition to the NCAA Division II men and women's soccer tournament. The facility once served as home to the Alabama Lightning of the North American Football League.[ citation needed ]

A 112 feet (34 m) high Ferris wheel is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach. [11]

Orange Beach is home to the Orange Beach Running Club, which meets every Monday evening to run a 5K.

Education

Orange Beach is part of the Orange Beach City Schools system. Orange Beach Elementary School is the city's only school and serves students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Students in grades seven and twelve attend Orange Beach Middle and High School.

Previously residents were zoned to Gulf Shores Middle School and Gulf Shores High School in neighboring Gulf Shores. In 2019, these schools separated into the Gulf Shores City Schools district. For the 2019-2020 school year, Orange Beach grade 7-10 students and grade 7-10 students in unincorporated areas had a choice between remaining with Gulf Shores schools or attending temporary classrooms established by Baldwin County schools. [12] Orange Beach Middle and High opened in 2020. [13]

Columbia Southern University is a private, online-only university that is located in Orange Beach, with a campus in Orange Beach on Canal Road and a larger campus on the Beach Express road.

Recreation

Ferris Wheel at The Wharf Ferris wheel in Orange Beach AL.jpg
Ferris Wheel at The Wharf

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