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Muscle Shoals, AL


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Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in Colbert county, is 40 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 110 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Florence metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Muscle Shoals is home to some 11,924 residents.

The People and Families of Muscle Shoals

In Muscle Shoals, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muscle Shoals had a median family income of $48,113. More so than most places, the people in Muscle Shoals generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Muscle Shoals are poor than in most places in Alabama. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,025) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Muscle Shoals. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Muscle Shoals Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Muscle Shoals was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Muscle Shoals, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMuscle Shoals Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Muscle Shoals Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Muscle Shoals Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Muscle Shoals Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Muscle Shoals People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Muscle Shoals Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Muscle Shoals College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Muscle Shoals Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Muscle Shoals, AL

Comparing Muscle Shoals 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 Population86
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women610
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

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

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