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Moulton, AL


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Moulton, Alabama

Moulton, Alabama, in Lawrence county, is 19 miles SW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is part of the Decatur metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,260 people people live in Moulton.

The People and Families of Moulton

In Moulton, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Moulton, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Moulton nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moulton had a median family income of $35,195.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,700) in Moulton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Moulton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Moulton, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Moulton, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMoulton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Moulton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Moulton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Moulton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Moulton, AL

Comparing Moulton 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime35
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