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Slocomb, AL


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Slocomb, Alabama

Slocomb, Alabama, in Geneva county, is 14 miles SW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 195 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 2,052.

The People and Families of Slocomb

In Slocomb, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of Slocomb is non-white. Slocomb boasts a diverse population for Alabama, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Slocomb had a median family income of $29,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Slocomb ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Slocomb are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Slocomb Housing

About 77% of housing units in Slocomb are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Slocomb, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySlocomb Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Slocomb Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Slocomb Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Slocomb, AL

Comparing Slocomb 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 Diversity1010
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home47
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime78
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