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Oakman, AL


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Oakman, Alabama

Oakman, Alabama, in Walker county, is 36 miles W of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 172 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 944.

The People and Families of Oakman

In Oakman, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakman had a median family income of $31,964.

Political Inclinations

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

Oakman Housing

About 66% of housing units in Oakman are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Oakman, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Oakman. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Oakman, AL

Comparing Oakman 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 Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use12
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
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