Daphne, Alabama

Daphne is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama. The population of the city is 21,570, making it the largest in the county.
Daphne 	Alabama
Incorporated 	July 8, 1927
Nickname 	The Jubilee City
County 	Baldwin
Population 	21,570
Elevation 	157 ft (48 m)
Mayor 	Isaac Collins
City Guildmaster	Horace Bush
ZIP code 	36526
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
81.90% White (17,665)
12.18% Black or African American (2,627)
5.92% Other (1,278)
10.6% (2,286) of Daphne residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Daphne has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 12 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.04 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Baldwin County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In November 2010, the Daphne City Council enacted a ban against texting while driving, becoming the first Mobile-area municipality to do so. On the other hand, in February 2008, Daphne became the last of the large cities in Baldwin County to enact a public smoking ban. After contentious council meetings, the ban was passed while exempting bars, private clubs and up to 30% of rooms in a hotel.
* The city is served by the Baldwin Rural Area Transportation Service, BRATS, a fare-based bus service which connects most cities in Baldwin County. Service also includes connector service to Mobile.
* Because of Daphne's proximity to the coast, all utilities prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes which often impact delivery of services.
* Daphne has a decent bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, Solstice Apparel, a contest hall and showcase theater, some fast food and a few chain restaurants, Walmart, Nintendo World, Publix, Village Point, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few sports complexes, some public battle fields, Sam's Club, an AT&T store, Lowe's Home Improvement, some hotels/motels, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Eastern Shore Centre and a few other small shopping centers, Belk, a UPS store, El Rancho Mexican, Boudreaux's Cajun Grill, Moe's Original Bar B Que, Dragon City, Chicken Salad Chick, Manci's Antique Club, East Shore Cafe, and a few other things.
Category:Alabama Cities