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Satsuma, AL


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Satsuma, Alabama

Satsuma, Alabama is 11 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 135 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Mobile county. The city is part of the Mobile metro area. The population of Satsuma is 5,687.

The People and Families of Satsuma

In Satsuma, about 68% of adults are married. Satsuma, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Satsuma had a median family income of $53,180. Satsuma is one of the richer cities in Alabama. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Satsuma. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Satsuma political contributors, Michael Badnarik was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $300. The Libertarian party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Satsuma.

Satsuma Housing

Of the housing in Satsuma, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Satsuma, 98% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Satsuma than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySatsuma Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Satsuma Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Satsuma Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Satsuma Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Satsuma Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Satsuma People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Satsuma, AL

Comparing Satsuma 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
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men49
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime109

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