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Geneva, AL


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Geneva, Alabama

Geneva, Alabama, in Geneva county, is 31 miles SW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 206 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 4,388 people lived in Geneva.

The People and Families of Geneva

In Geneva, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geneva had a median family income of $30,543.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Geneva.

Geneva Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Geneva are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Geneva compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Geneva, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGeneva Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGeneva Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Geneva, AL

Comparing Geneva 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 Diversity86
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime23
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