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Florala, Alabama

Florala, Alabama is 57 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 221 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Covington county. The population of the city is 1,964.

The People and Families of Florala

In Florala, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Florala are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 19% of Florala is non-white. Florala is home to people of a variety of races.

Florala has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florala had a median family income of $21,176. A sizable number of people in Florala work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Florala political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Florala Housing

Of the housing in Florala, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Florala, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFlorala Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFlorala Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Florala Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Florala, AL

Comparing Florala 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 Population109
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime35
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