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Jasper, Alabama, in Walker county, is 34 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 163 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 14,052.
In Jasper, about 51% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Jasper, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $43,674. Jasper enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Jasper gave more campaign money ($40,760) 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 70% of the housing units in Jasper.
In Jasper, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.
Jasper strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Jasper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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