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Jasper, AL


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Jasper, Alabama

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.

The People and Families of Jasper

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jasper had a median family income of $43,674. Jasper enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

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.

Jasper Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Jasper.

Commuting

In Jasper, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyJasper Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Jasper Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Jasper Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Jasper College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Jasper Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jasper, AL

Comparing Jasper 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents105
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12

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