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Stevenson, Alabama

Stevenson, Alabama is 32 miles W of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Jackson county. The population of the city is 1,770.

The People and Families of Stevenson

In Stevenson, about 52% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Stevenson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stevenson had a median family income of $34,125.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Stevenson.

Stevenson Housing

Of the housing in Stevenson, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Stevenson, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyStevenson Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyStevenson Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Stevenson Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Stevenson Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Stevenson, AL

Comparing Stevenson 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 Diversity98
Age of the Population79
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11
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