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Kennedy, AL


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Kennedy, Alabama

Kennedy, Alabama, in Lamar county, is 35 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 159 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 541 people people live in Kennedy.

The People and Families of Kennedy

In Kennedy, about 64% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Kennedy.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kennedy had a median family income of $30,909.

Kennedy Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Kennedy, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Alabama. Kennedy isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Kennedy, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Kennedy, AL

Comparing Kennedy 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
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity73
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone33
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