Spanish Fort, Alabama sits on a bluff overlooking Mobile Bay. It is rich with historic sites and artifacts including bunkers from the Civil War that can still be seen in Spanish Fort Estates. Spanish Fort is widely known for the historical significance of the battles fought there during the Civil War. The bluff sitting high above the Mobile bay with its gentle breezes blowing through the trees is a coveted place to buy Spanish Fort real estate. The area draws bass fishermen, birdwatchers and nature lovers from all over the world. Mobile, Alabama hosts 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 tourism, its low crime rate, community values and incredible economic growth.
SPANISH FORT HISTORY
Spanish Fort was originally a French trading post. The Spanish built a fort at what is now the modern day city of Spanish Fort in 1780. After the British attacked and destroyed the fort in 1781, the Spanish rebuilt and occupied it until it was taken by the United States in 1814.
Spanish Fort was heavily fortified during the American Civil War as an eastern defense for the city of Mobile, which remained in Confederate hands even after the Union victory in the battle of Mobile Bay. The fall of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley to the north eventually allowed Union forces to enter Mobile after the end of the Civil War.
STATISTICS FOR SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA:
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,423 people, 2,035 households, and 1,518 families residing in the city. The population density is 326.1/km² (844.2/mi²). There are 2,164 housing units at an average density of 130.1/km² (336.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.64% White, 4.37% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,035 households in Spanish Fort, out of which 35.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% are married couples living together, 6.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are non-families. 22.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. Spanish Fort’s average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in Spanish Fort is $56,699, and the median income for a family is $67,844. Males in Spanish Fort have a median income of $50,240 versus $30,273 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,081. 2.8% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
