Spanish Fort, Alabama
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Spanish Fort sits on a bluff overlooking Mobile Bay. It is rich with historic sites and artifacts including bunkers from the Civil war that remain to this day in Spanish Fort Estates. Spanish Fort is widely known for its historical significance of the battles fought during the Civil War. The area draws bass fishermen, birdwatchers and nature lovers from all over the world. Mobile host the World Championship Fishing tournament annually.

The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County is comprised of a group of small cities including; Spanish Fort, Daphne, Montrose, Fairhope and Point Clear. The Eastern Shore is known for its tourism, low crime rate, community values and incredible economic growth.

Spanish Fort homes for sale are in high demand because of the many benefits of living in such a clean, new wholesome environment. The area is growing in leaps and bounds with the new Bass Pro store opening in August of 2008.

Demographics:

As of the census ^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,423 people, 2,035 households, and 1,518 families residing in the city. The population density was 326.1/km˛ (844.2/mi˛). There were 2,164 housing units at an average density of 130.1/km˛ (336.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 93.64% White, 4.37% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,035 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,699, and the median income for a family was $67,844. Males had a median income of $50,240 versus $30,273 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,081. About 2.7% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education:

Spanish Fort is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. Two elementary schools and a high school serve Spanish Fort:

High schools

• Spanish Fort High School (7-10)

Elementary schools

• Spanish Fort School (K-8)
• Rockwell Elementary School (K-6)

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