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Killen, Alabama, in Lauderdale county, is 36 miles NW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 99 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Florence metropolitan area. Killen contains a population of approximately 1,119.
In Killen, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Killen, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, Killen had a median family income of $47,596. The typical family in Killen is better off than most in Alabama. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Killen. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Killen favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,350. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Killen has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Killen, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Killen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Killen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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