text: In the city, the population was 23.6% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,389, and the median income for a family was $44,573. Males had a median income of $37,623 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,897. About 17.1% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.
  Government
  Bay Minette uses a mayor council government. The mayor is elected at large. The city council consists of five members who are elected from one of five districts.
  Emergency Services
  Fire protection is provided by the Bay Minette Fire Department.
  Emergency Medical Services are provided by MedStar.
  Law enforcement agency is the Bay Minette Police Department.
  Education
  Public schools
  Bay Minette is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
  High schools
  Baldwin County High School (grades 9 through 12)