Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, Alabama | |
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 Condominiums and hotels on the beach | |
 Location of Orange Beach in Baldwin County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 30°17′29″N 87°33′43″W / 30.29139°N 87.56194°WCoordinates: 30°17′29″N 87°33′43″W / 30.29139°N 87.56194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tony Kennon[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.95 sq mi (41.30 km2) |
| • Land | 14.71 sq mi (38.11 km2) |
| • Water | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,441 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 6,235 |
| • Density | 423.77/sq mi (163.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 36561 |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-57144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0124297 |
| Website | www |
Orange Beach is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 5,441.[4]
Geography[]
Orange Beach is located along the Gulf of Mexico, and is the easternmost community on Alabama's Gulf Coast, with Florida's Perdido Key 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 wet winters, and hot and humid summers.
| hideClimate data for Orange Beach, Alabama | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| 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) |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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 | |||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,253 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,784 | 68.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,441 | 43.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,235 | [2] | 14.6% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the census[7] 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.[8] The Backcountry Trail system through the Gulf State Park has a trailhead located at the Sportsplex.[9]
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 of the North American Football League.[citation needed]
A 112 feet (34 m) high Ferris wheel is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach.[10]
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 Baldwin County Public 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 welve 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 those 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.[11] Orange Beach Middle and High opened in 2020.[12]
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[]
Orange Beach offers a wide selection of family beach vacation opportunities, from condos directly on the beach to just across the street, dolphin cruises, recreational centers with tennis and basketball courts, golf course condo communities, beach houses and everything in between.
For entertainment, locals and visitors head to the Orange Beach Islands, also known as the Islands of Perdido Pass, consisting of Bird Island, Robinson Island, Gilchrist Island, and Walker Island. All 4 islands of the Perdido Pass are located within minutes of each other. There is no safe way of getting to the Orange Beach Islands by foot, and the currents make it unsafe to swim. The best way to get to the Orange Beach Islands is by boat, kayak, paddleboard, or jet ski.[13]
References[]
- ^ "Mayor's Bio". Orange Beach. 10 May 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Orange Beach city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
- ^ Orange Beach water temp
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-07.
- ^ "Orange Beach Sportsplex". City of Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Department. Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
- ^ "Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail". City of Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Department. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
- ^ "Attractions on Alabama's Gulf Coast". Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Retrieved 2012-05-27.
- ^ "Work on Orange Beach school campus continues". Al.com. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Orange Beach high school opening". Al.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ How To Get To Orange Beach Islands, Retrieved May 20th, 2016
External links[]
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