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Collinsville, Alabama, in De Kalb county, is 52 miles SE of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 91 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 1,644 people in the town.
In Collinsville, about 37% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Collinsville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Approximately 37% of Collinsville is non-white. In Alabama, Collinsville is known for its racial diversity.
The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Collinsville had a median family income of $27,500.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,520) in Collinsville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 64% of housing in Collinsville is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Collinsville is known in Alabama for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.
In Collinsville, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Collinsville than other towns.
Comparing Collinsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
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| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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