Southside, AL

Southside, Alabama

Southside, Alabama, in Etowah county, is 52 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 94 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Gadsden metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,036 people in Southside.

The People and Families of Southside

In Southside, about 72% of adults are married. Many folks in Southside are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southside had a median family income of $58,427. Southside has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Southside living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Southside. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Southside.

Southside Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Southside is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Southside, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Southside, 99% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Southside, AL

Comparing Southside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Southside Almanac

Southside Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Southside Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Southside residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Southside Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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