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Section, AL


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Section, Alabama

Section, Alabama, in Jackson county, is 35 miles E of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. About 769 people people live in Section.

The People and Families of Section

In Section, about 59% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Section had a median family income of $37,115.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Section.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.

Section Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Section, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Section, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySection Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Section Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Section Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Section, AL

Comparing Section 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 Population98
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99
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