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Newville, AL


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Newville, Alabama

Newville, Alabama, in Henry county, is 14 miles N of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 170 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is home to some 553 residents.

The People and Families of Newville

In Newville, about 57% of adults are married.

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

There are more females than males in Newville than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newville had a median family income of $31,375.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Newville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Newville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Newville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Newville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNewville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Newville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Newville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Newville, AL

Comparing Newville 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
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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