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Louisville, AL


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Louisville, Alabama

Louisville, Alabama, in Barbour county, is 40 miles N of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 151 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is home to some 612 residents.

The People and Families of Louisville

In Louisville, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 47% of Louisville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Louisville is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Louisville had a median family income of $27,014.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Louisville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Louisville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Louisville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Louisville, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLouisville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLouisville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Louisville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Louisville, AL

Comparing Louisville 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
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home58
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime23
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