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Guin, AL


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Guin, Alabama

Guin, Alabama, in Marion county, is 55 miles N of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 146 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,389.

The People and Families of Guin

In Guin, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Guin, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Guin had a median family income of $35,174.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Guin.

Guin Housing

Guin has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Guin, 97% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Guin can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGuin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyGuin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Guin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Guin, AL

Comparing Guin 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 Population98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime56
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