Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama

Bayou La Batre is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, with 2,204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Bay, 6.6 miles NW.
- 2,204residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.4 km²
- 294 / sq mipopulation density
- 36509ZIP code
About Bayou La Batre
Bayou La Batre ( or locally ) is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,204, down from 2,558 at the 2010 census.
Bayou La Batre is a fishing village with a seafood-processing harbor for fishing boats and shrimp boats. The local chamber of commerce has described the city as the "Seafood Capital of Alabama" for packaging seafood from hundreds of fishing boats.
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Living in Bayou La Batre
- Median household income
- $37,679
- Median home value
- $87,800
- Median rent
- $880/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Bayou La Batre had 2,204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 294 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bayou La Batre at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mobile County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,204 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.50 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4076° N, 88.2633° W |
| ZIP code | 36509 |
| Official website | cityofbayoulabatre.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0104684 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bayou La Batre
- Grand Bay6.6 mi NW
- Theodore10.1 mi NE
- Belle Fontaine10.9 mi NE
- Tillmans Corner12.4 mi N
- Dauphin Island12.7 mi SE
- Helena, MS15.5 mi W
- Moss Point, MS16.1 mi W
- Pascagoula, MS17.8 mi W
- Escatawpa, MS17.8 mi W
- Big Point, MS18.3 mi NW
- Mobile20.2 mi NE
- Point Clear21.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bayou La Batre
What county is Bayou La Batre in?
Bayou La Batre is in Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the population of Bayou La Batre, AL?
2,204 people lived in Bayou La Batre at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bayou La Batre, AL?
The ZIP code of Bayou La Batre is 36509.
What is the elevation of Bayou La Batre?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bayou La Batre?
Grand Bay (6.6 mi), Theodore (10.1 mi), Belle Fontaine (10.9 mi), Tillmans Corner (12.4 mi), Dauphin Island (12.7 mi).
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