Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

Daphne is the most populous city in Baldwin County, with 29,453 residents — the highest in the metro area. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest ranking of Baldwin County’s cities, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. The ranking shows Daphne as #1 of 8 Baldwin County cities and #1 of 8 Alabama cities in this metric. This population lead is not just a headline — it’s a structural advantage, anchoring the region’s economic and civic stability. The real story is how Daphne’s scale enables long-term resilience in a high-migration, tourism-driven region. For real estate strategy in Baldwin County, population size is not a side note — it’s a core driver. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-baldwin-county-population-place-mkt Population, top 8 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Daphne — 29,453 #2 Fairhope — 24,190 #3 Foley — 24,026 #4 Gulf Shores — 16,401 #5 Spanish Fort — 10,662 #6 Orange Beach — 8,407 #7 Bay Minette — 8,295 #8 Robertsdale — 7,194 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Tim D Williamson (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47349468; Slide 2: Ken Ratcliff (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=82939001; Slide 3: deathpallie325 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=139219143; Slide 4: Chad Davis from Minneapolis, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=150215098 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-18-baldwin-county-population-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902