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Douglas, AL


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Douglas, Alabama

Douglas, Alabama, in Marshall county, is 41 miles S of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 114 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. About 530 people people live in Douglas.

The People and Families of Douglas

In Douglas, about 64% of adults are married. The people of Douglas spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Douglas had a median family income of $36,000. Douglas does not have a large underclass.

Douglas Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Douglas, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Douglas, 97% of commuters drive to work. Douglas is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Douglas Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Douglas Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Douglas, AL

Comparing Douglas 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11
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