Robertsdale, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Robertsdale is a city in Baldwin County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 3,782. It is part of the Daphne
–Fairhope
–Foley
Micropolitan Statistical Area.
of 2000, there were 3,782 people, 1,444 households, and 1,054 families residing in the city. The population density
was 692.6 people per square mile (267.4/km²). There were 1,573 housing units at an average density of 288.1 per square mile (111.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.26% White
, 3.31% Black
or African American
, 0.71% Native American
, 0.24% Asian
, 0.42% from other races
, and 1.06% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,444 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples
living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,194, and the median income for a family was $39,138. Males had a median income of $30,788 versus $19,852 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,510. About 9.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
Baldwin County, Alabama
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.7% White*9.4% Black*0.7% Native American*0.7% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.5% Two or more races*4.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2000 census the population was 3,782. It is part of the Daphne
Daphne, Alabama
Daphne is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay. The city is located along I-10, 11 miles east of Mobile and 150 miles southwest of the state capital of Montgomery. The United States Census 2000 lists the population of the city as 16,581 making...
–Fairhope
Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, on a sloping plateau, along the cliffs and shoreline of Mobile Bay. The 2010 census lists the population of the city as 16,176....
–Foley
Foley, Alabama
Foley is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.The 2000 census lists the population of the city as 7,590.Foley is a principal city of the Daphne–Fairhope–Foley Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Baldwin County....
Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Robertsdale is located at 30°33'16.034" North, 87°42'20.038" West (30.554454, -87.705566). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km²), all of it land.2000 Census data
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,782 people, 1,444 households, and 1,054 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 692.6 people per square mile (267.4/km²). There were 1,573 housing units at an average density of 288.1 per square mile (111.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.26% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.31% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.71% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.06% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 1,444 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,194, and the median income for a family was $39,138. Males had a median income of $30,788 versus $19,852 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,510. About 9.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Obie TrotterObie TrotterObadiah Nelson "Obie" Trotter is an American and Hungarian professional basketball player. As of the 2010–11 basketball season, he plays for Szolnoki Olaj KK in the Hungarian Basketball National Championship. He is , weighs 180 lbs. and plays the point guard position...
, basketball player - Tim CookTim CookTimothy D. "Tim" Cook is the chief executive officer of Apple Inc., having joined the company in March 1998. He was named the CEO of Apple after Steve Jobs announced his resignation on August 24, 2011.- Early life :...
, Apple CEO - Dusty Coleman, Football player
Education
Robertsdale is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. Three elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school serve Robertsdale. A vocational school is also located in Robertsdale.Public
- Robertsdale High SchoolRobertsdale High SchoolRobertsdale High School is in Robertsdale, Alabama and is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools System.-Alumni:*Timothy D. Cook current CEO of Apple Inc....
(9-12) - South Baldwin Center for Technology (11-12)
- Central Baldwin Middle School (7-8)
- Elsanor Elementary School (K-6)
- Robertsdale Elementary School (K-6)
- Rosinton Elementary School (K-6)