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Flomaton, Alabama


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Flomaton, Alabama

Flomaton, Alabama, in Escambia county, is 40 miles N of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 182 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 1,588 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Flomaton

In Flomaton, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Flomaton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Women are better represented than men in Flomaton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Flomaton had a median family income of $34,141.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Flomaton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Flomaton that were owner-occupied was 74%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Flomaton, 95% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Flomaton use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFlomaton Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Flomaton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Flomaton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Flomaton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Flomaton, AL

Comparing Flomaton 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 Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime35
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