Daphne, AL Demographics

A map of Daphne's Population by Race

Daphne, Alabama has an estimated population of 29,453, an increase from the 27,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 15.4% Black, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Daphne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Daphne has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Daphne, that probability was 37.7% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Daphne is ranked the 20th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Daphne was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Daphne's White Population

21,690 residents of Daphne, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Daphne is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Daphne ranks 273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Daphne's population has decreased from 77.9% to 73.6%.

Daphne is more White than neighboring Point Clear (68% White). Daphne is less White than neighboring Spanish Fort (80.4% White), Fairhope (88.6% White), Stapleton (92.3% White), and Loxley (75.1% White).

Daphne's Black Population

4,546 residents of Daphne, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Daphne is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Daphne ranks 326th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.5%. Black residents' share of Daphne's population has increased from 10.6% to 15.4%.

Daphne is more Black than neighboring Spanish Fort (5.5% Black), Fairhope (3.2% Black), Stapleton (0% Black), and Loxley (3.7% Black). Daphne is less Black than neighboring Point Clear (30.9% Black).

Daphne's Asian Population

589 residents of Daphne, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Daphne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Daphne ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.4%. Asian residents' share of Daphne's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Daphne is more Asian than neighboring Spanish Fort (0.5% Asian), Fairhope (0.6% Asian), Point Clear (0% Asian), and Stapleton (0% Asian). Daphne is less Asian than neighboring Loxley (3.5% Asian).

Daphne's Hispanic Population

1,793 residents of Daphne, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Daphne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Daphne ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Daphne's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.1%.

Daphne is more Hispanic than neighboring Spanish Fort (5.7% Hispanic), Fairhope (4.7% Hispanic), Point Clear (0% Hispanic), and Stapleton (3.9% Hispanic). Daphne is less Hispanic than neighboring Loxley (10.3% Hispanic).

Daphne's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Daphne, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Daphne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Daphne ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Daphne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Daphne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spanish Fort (0% Native American/Other), Point Clear (0% Native American/Other), and Loxley (0.1% Native American/Other). Daphne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairhope (0.9% Native American/Other), and Stapleton (3.5% Native American/Other).

Daphne's Multiracial Population

779 residents of Daphne, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Daphne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Daphne ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daphne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Daphne's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.6%.

Daphne is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairhope (2% Multiracial), Point Clear (1.1% Multiracial), and Stapleton (0.3% Multiracial). Daphne is less Multiracial than neighboring Spanish Fort (8% Multiracial), and Loxley (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.