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Red Bay, AL


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Red Bay, Alabama

Red Bay, Alabama, in Franklin county, is 67 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 119 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 3,374 people people live in Red Bay.

The People and Families of Red Bay

In Red Bay, about 58% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Red Bay.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Bay had a median family income of $32,177.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,200) in Red Bay than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Red Bay Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Bay, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Red Bay, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Red Bay enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRed Bay Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRed Bay Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Red Bay Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Red Bay, AL

Comparing Red Bay 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 Population99
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity63
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime34

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