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Odenville, AL


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Odenville, Alabama

Odenville, Alabama, in St Clair county, is 25 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 115 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Odenville contains a population of approximately 1,131.

The People and Families of Odenville

In Odenville, about 62% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Odenville, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Odenville had a median family income of $40,694. Odenville has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Odenville.

Odenville Housing

Odenville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Odenville, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOdenville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Odenville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Odenville People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Odenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Odenville, AL

Comparing Odenville 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
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity73
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

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