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Coker, AL


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Coker, Alabama

Coker, Alabama is 7 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 188 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Tuscaloosa county. The town is part of the Tuscaloosa metro area. The population of Coker is 808.

The People and Families of Coker

In Coker, about 65% of adults are married. Coker, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coker had a median family income of $50,875. Coker is one of the richer towns in Alabama. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Coker. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Coker political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Coker Housing

Of the housing in Coker, approximately 95% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Property taxes in Coker are low by Alabama standards.

Commuting

In Coker, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCoker Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Coker Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Coker People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Coker Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Coker College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Coker, AL

Comparing Coker 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
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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