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Eclectic, AL


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Eclectic, Alabama

Eclectic, Alabama, in Elmore county, is 23 miles NE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 122 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is included in the Montgomery metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,037 people lived in Eclectic.

The People and Families of Eclectic

In Eclectic, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Eclectic is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

In Eclectic, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eclectic had a median family income of $31,855.

Political Inclinations

Eclectic residents donated more money ($1,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Eclectic Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Eclectic are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Eclectic, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEclectic Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Eclectic Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eclectic, AL

Comparing Eclectic 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
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home36
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime12
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