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Piedmont, AL


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Piedmont, Alabama

Piedmont, Alabama, in Calhoun county, is 60 miles W of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 71 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Anniston metropolitan area. Piedmont has a population of 5,120.

The People and Families of Piedmont

In Piedmont, about 55% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Piedmont, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piedmont had a median family income of $32,163.

Political Inclinations

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

Piedmont Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Piedmont.

Commuting

In Piedmont, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPiedmont Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPiedmont Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Piedmont Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Piedmont Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Piedmont, AL

Comparing Piedmont 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
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work59
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime23

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