Dauphin Island, AL is a small town located near Mobile Bay in Alabama that has a population of 1,771 people. Dauphin Island is a great place to visit year round with plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing, kayaking and bird watching. There are also many local businesses on the island including restaurants, grocery stores, and art galleries. The population density of Dauphin Island is 218.35 people per square mile compared to the US Population density of 93.29 people per square mile.
Dauphin Island also has many other things to offer including the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab which educates visitors on the local marine life and ecology systems in Mobile Bay. The Fort Gaines Military Museum also allows visitors to learn about the history of this area while exploring historic artifacts from the Civil War era. The island hosts several sporting events throughout the year for both residents and tourists alike such as the annual Dauphin Island Regatta held every April and October featuring sailing competitions for all experience levels.
The population in Dauphin Island is 1,771. There are 283 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dauphin Island is 61, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dauphin Island is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dauphin Island
- 62.9% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 26.6% are married with children
- 4.1% have children, but are single
Race in Dauphin Island
- 94.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander