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Andalusia, AL


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Andalusia, Alabama

Andalusia, Alabama, in Covington county, is 64 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 208 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 8,794 people in the city.

The People and Families of Andalusia

In Andalusia, about 51% of adults are married. In Andalusia, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Andalusia has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Andalusia had a median family income of $37,091. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Andalusia.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,665) in Andalusia. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Andalusia Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Andalusia is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Andalusia, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Andalusia than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyAndalusia Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAndalusia Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAndalusia Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Andalusia College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Andalusia, AL

Comparing Andalusia 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime34

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