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Branchville, AL


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Branchville, Alabama

Branchville, Alabama, in St Clair county, is 23 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 117 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Birmingham metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Branchville is home to some 825 residents.

The People and Families of Branchville

In Branchville, about 70% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Branchville are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Branchville had a median family income of $43,594. Fewer people in Branchville are poor than in most places in Alabama.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Branchville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Branchville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Branchville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Branchville, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Branchville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Branchville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Branchville, AL

Comparing Branchville 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
Age of the Population79
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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