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Gurley, AL


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Gurley, Alabama

Gurley, Alabama, in Madison county, is 12 miles E of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 103 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The town is located in the Huntsville metropolitan area. Gurley has a population of 876.

The People and Families of Gurley

In Gurley, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gurley had a median family income of $26,875.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Gurley gave more campaign money ($10,050) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gurley Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Gurley. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Gurley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGurley Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gurley Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gurley, AL

Comparing Gurley 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 Diversity98
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime35
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