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Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun county, is 63 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 79 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Anniston metropolitan area. Jacksonville has a population of 8,404.
In Jacksonville, about 37% of adults are married. Lots of people in Jacksonville live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Jacksonville had a median family income of $48,137. Jacksonville is full of successful families and individuals. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Jacksonville residents, with $3,550. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Jacksonville, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Alabama, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Jacksonville, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Jacksonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Jacksonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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