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Double Springs, AL


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Double Springs, Alabama

Double Springs, Alabama, in Winston county, is 39 miles SW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 144 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,003.

The People and Families of Double Springs

In Double Springs, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Double Springs had a median family income of $29,615.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Double Springs residents, with $10,750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Double Springs Housing

In Double Springs, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Double Springs, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Double Springs, AL

Comparing Double Springs 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 Citizens78
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
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