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Irondale, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 134 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Irondale has a population of 9,813.
In Irondale, about 57% of adults are married.
Approximately 28% of Irondale is non-white. No single racial group represents Irondale, a city where diversity is valued.
In 2000, Irondale had a median family income of $55,365. People in Irondale generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Irondale than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Irondale gave more campaign money ($850) 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.
Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Irondale. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Irondale, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Irondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Irondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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