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Midfield, AL


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Midfield, Alabama

Midfield, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 6 miles NW of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 146 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Midfield has a population of 5,626.

The People and Families of Midfield

In Midfield, about 48% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Midfield, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Midfield had a median family income of $36,281.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Midfield Housing

Owners occupy 83% of the housing units in Midfield. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Midfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMidfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Midfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Midfield, AL

Comparing Midfield 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 Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income26
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home25
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone54
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

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

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