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Rogersville, AL


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Rogersville, Alabama

Rogersville, Alabama is 23 miles NW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 97 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Lauderdale county. The town is part of the Florence metro area. The population of Rogersville is 1,199.

The People and Families of Rogersville

In Rogersville, about 59% of adults are married.

Rogersville has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogersville had a median family income of $37,639.

Political Inclinations

Among Rogersville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,100. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Rogersville Housing

Of the housing in Rogersville, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Rogersville, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rogersville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rogersville, AL

Comparing Rogersville 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime24
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