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Forkland, AL


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Forkland, Alabama

Forkland, Alabama, in Greene county, is 42 miles SW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 213 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 629 people people live in Forkland.

The People and Families of Forkland

In Forkland, about 41% of adults are married. The people of Forkland spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forkland had a median family income of $22,115.

Forkland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Forkland, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Forkland tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Forkland, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyForkland Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyForkland Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Forkland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Forkland, AL

Comparing Forkland 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
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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