Bayou La Batre, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,977
Population
264/sq mi density
$40,667
Median Income
$19,805 per capita
$87,500
Home Value
$90,877 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
887
Violent Crime/100K
6,443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,667 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
887 violent crimes/100K (133% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,977
Census 2023
Population Density
264
per square mile
Land Area
7.5
square miles (19.4 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.9%
Male
59.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 24.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 11.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
58.9%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
0.9%
Asian
24.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88%
Spanish
17.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.6%
Veterans
1.4%
77% below US avg (6%)
Disability
22.4%
72% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.8%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.2%
100% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.469
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,977 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.9% |
| Female | 59.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% |
| Asian | 24.5% |
Language
| English Only | 88.0% |
| Spanish | 17.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.6% |
| Veterans | 1.4% |
| Disability | 22.4% |
| Health Insurance | 82.8% |
| Uninsured | 17.2% |
| Broadband Access | 78.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.469 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |