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Falkville, AL


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Falkville, Alabama

Falkville, Alabama, in Morgan county, is 17 miles S of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 124 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The town is included in the Decatur metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,202 people lived in Falkville.

The People and Families of Falkville

In Falkville, about 41% of adults are married.

In Falkville, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falkville had a median family income of $40,759.

Political Inclinations

Falkville residents donated more money ($250) 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.

Falkville Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Falkville 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 Falkville, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 2%trophyFalkville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Falkville, AL

Comparing Falkville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime56
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