Margaret, AL

Margaret, Alabama

Margaret, Alabama, in St Clair county, is 22 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Birmingham area. There are 1,169 residents in Margaret.

The People and Families of Margaret

In Margaret, about 61% of adults are married. When people think of Margaret, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Margaret.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Margaret had a median family income of $32,019.

Margaret Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Margaret that were owner-occupied was 78%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Margaret, 97% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Margaret, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Margaret, AL

Comparing Margaret to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Margaret Almanac

Margaret Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Margaret Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Margaret Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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