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Northport, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa county, is 1 miles N of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 187 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Tuscaloosa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Northport is home to some 19,435 residents.
In Northport, about 52% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Northport than is typical.
In 2000, Northport had a median family income of $48,673. More so than most places, the people in Northport generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Northport.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($26,710) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Northport. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Northport 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.
In Northport, 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.
Northport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Northport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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