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Oneonta, AL


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Oneonta, Alabama

Oneonta, Alabama, in Blount county, is 35 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,576 people people live in Oneonta.

The People and Families of Oneonta

In Oneonta, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Oneonta, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Approximately 14% of Oneonta is non-white. In Oneonta you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oneonta had a median family income of $40,125.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,250) in Oneonta than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Oneonta Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oneonta, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Oneonta, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOneonta Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOneonta Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOneonta Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oneonta, AL

Comparing Oneonta 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
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime34

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