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Chickasaw, AL


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Chickasaw, Alabama

Introduction to Chickasaw, Alabama

Chickasaw, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 5 miles NW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 131 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is located in the Mobile metropolitan area. Chickasaw has a population of 6,364.

Chickasaw History

In the early 20th century, before Chickasaw was incorporated, the present site of the city was a company town. It was named after the Chickasaw Indians. The city was founded during World War I as a shipbuilding community. The earliest settlers were the Apalache Indians. However, they mingled with other tribes and converted to Christianity. The area was not affected by the American Revolution or the Civil War.

Chickasaw and nearby Attractions

  • Richards - DAR House Museum
  • Whistler Bike Park
  • Bragg - Mitchell Mansion
  • Museum of Mobile
  • Paul Levine Park
  • USS Alabama Battleship

Things To Do In Chickasaw

You can visit the Richards-DAR House Museum, one of the finest examples of Italianate style. Brags-Mitchell Mansion is a wonderfully restored home of 1855, decorated with antiques and tapestries that provides a glimpse of the Old South. Adventure seeking visitors can enjoy biking on the challenging trails of Whistler Bike Park.

Chickasaw Transportation

Mobile Downtown Airport is nearby.

Chickasaw Higher Education

Bishop State Community College, University of South Alabama, and James H Faulkner State Community College are some of the higher educational institutions near Chickasaw.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChickasaw Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Chickasaw Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Chickasaw, AL

Comparing Chickasaw 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

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