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Andalusia, Alabama

Introduction to 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.

Andalusia History

The area now known as the city of Andalusia was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians. It was first settled by the whites in the 1840s. Originally, it was named New Site. The first post office was established in 1846 and the area was renamed Andalusia. Many believe the city was named after the Andalusia Province of Spain. In fact, in Spanish the word means "to walk easy". The Georgia Railroad first entered the city in 1899.

Andalusia and nearby Attractions

  • Conecuh National Forest
  • Three Notch Museum
  • Point "A" Beach
  • Lacy Black Rushing Museum
  • Frank Jackson State Park
  • Boll Weevil Monument

Things To Do In Andalusia

Popular spots to visit in the city include the Andalusia Commercial Historic District, Cooper Park, Johnson Memorial Park, and Robinson Memorial Park. The Lacy Black Rushing Museum and Three Notch Museum are also worth taking a look around. The Covington Mall Shopping Center, Three Notch Shopping Center, and West Gate Plaza Shopping Center are the major shopping spots in the Andalusia area.

Andalusia Transportation

Panama City-Bay Co International is the closest major airport.

Andalusia Higher Education

Lurleen B Wallace Junior College is located in Andalusia. Reid State Technical College, Troy State University - Main Campus, Jefferson Davis Community College, and Martin University are also close by.

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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