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Adamsville, AL


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Adamsville, Alabama

Adamsville, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 10 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 148 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Birmingham metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Adamsville is home to some 4,965 residents.

The People and Families of Adamsville

In Adamsville, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Adamsville had a median family income of $46,270. More so than most places, the people in Adamsville generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Adamsville are poor than in most places in Alabama.

Adamsville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Adamsville was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Adamsville, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Adamsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Adamsville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Adamsville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Adamsville Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Adamsville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Adamsville, AL

Comparing Adamsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11
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