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Prattville, AL


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Prattville, Alabama

Prattville, Alabama, in Autauga county, is 11 miles NW of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 149 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Montgomery metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 24,303 people people live in Prattville.

The People and Families of Prattville

In Prattville, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prattville had a median family income of $51,774. Overall, families in Prattville are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Prattville does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,200) in Prattville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Prattville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Prattville, about 76% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Prattville, 97% of commuters drive to work. Prattville is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPrattville Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Prattville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Prattville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Prattville People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Prattville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Prattville College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Prattville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Prattville, AL

Comparing Prattville 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 Diversity78
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men59
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income610
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime33

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