Dauphin Island
Town in Mobile County, Alabama
Dauphin Island is a town in Mobile County, Alabama, with 1,778 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayou La Batre, 12.7 miles NW.
- 1,778residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 284 / sq mipopulation density
- 36528ZIP code
About Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island (French: Île du Dauphine), is an island town in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name in the Gulf of Mexico. It was incorporated in 1988. The population was 1,778 at the 2020 census, up from 1,238 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Mobile metropolitan area. The island (originally named Massacre Island) was renamed for the king Louis XIV's great-grandson and heir, the dauphin, the future king Louis XV. The name of the island is often mistaken as Dolphin Island; the word dauphin is French for 'dolphin', but historically the term was used as the title of the heir apparent to the French monarch.
The island is one of the Mississippi–Alabama barrier islands, with the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and the Mississippi Sound and Mobile Bay to the north. The island's eastern end helps define the mouth of Mobile Bay. The eastern, wider portion of the island is shaded by thick stands of pine trees and saw palmettos, but the narrow, western part of the island features scrub growth and few trees.
Dauphin Island is home to Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the Alabama Aquarium, the Jeremiah Denton Airport, boat ramps, a large public pier that sits on dry land, historic sites, several restaurants, new condominium developments, and numerous private homes. Beaches attract tourism, and fishing is a popular activity in the waters around the island. The island is connected to the mainland by the Gordon Persons Bridge.
Although the island has several bird sanctuaries, the main one is the 164-acre (66 ha) Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Because Dauphin Island is the first land encountered by many birds as they migrate north from South America, many species can be found resting there before continuing their journey.
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Living in Dauphin Island
- Median household income
- $67,206
- Median home value
- $432,200
- Median rent
- $1,844/mo
- Median age
- 62.2
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Dauphin Island had 1,778 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,778 |
|---|---|
| Density | 284 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dauphin Island at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mobile County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,778 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.26 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 159.69 sq mi (413.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2525° N, 88.1492° W |
| ZIP code | 36528 |
| Official website | townofdauphinisland.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0119744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dauphin Island
- Bayou La Batre12.7 mi NW
- Belle Fontaine16.6 mi N
- Grand Bay19.1 mi NW
- Theodore19.9 mi N
- Point Clear21.5 mi NE
- Tillmans Corner23.1 mi N
- Fairhope24.5 mi NE
- Magnolia Springs24.6 mi NE
- Pascagoula, MS25.4 mi W
- Bon Secour25.7 mi E
- Moss Point, MS25.8 mi NW
- Gulf Shores26.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Dauphin Island
What county is Dauphin Island in?
Dauphin Island is in Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the population of Dauphin Island, AL?
1,778 people lived in Dauphin Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dauphin Island, AL?
The ZIP code of Dauphin Island is 36528.
What is the elevation of Dauphin Island?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dauphin Island?
Bayou La Batre (12.7 mi), Belle Fontaine (16.6 mi), Grand Bay (19.1 mi), Theodore (19.9 mi), Point Clear (21.5 mi).
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