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Atmore, AL


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Atmore, Alabama

Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia county, is 39 miles NE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 170 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 7,676.

The People and Families of Atmore

In Atmore, about 47% of adults are married. Atmore has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atmore had a median family income of $29,813.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Atmore residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Atmore Housing

In Atmore, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Atmore, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAtmore Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAtmore Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAtmore Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Atmore Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Atmore, AL

Comparing Atmore 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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