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Allgood, AL


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Allgood, Alabama

Allgood, Alabama is 31 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 122 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Blount county. The town is part of the Birmingham metro area. The population of Allgood is 629.

The People and Families of Allgood

In Allgood, about 54% of adults are married. Allgood, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Allgood.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Allgood had a median family income of $30,750.

Allgood Housing

Of the housing in Allgood, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Property taxes in Allgood are low by Alabama standards.

Commuting

In Allgood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAllgood Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Allgood Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Allgood, AL

Comparing Allgood 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men23
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone11
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