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Sulligent, AL


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Sulligent, Alabama

Sulligent, Alabama, in Lamar county, is 57 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 139 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,151 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sulligent

In Sulligent, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sulligent had a median family income of $30,645.

Political Inclinations

Sulligent folks tended to give their money ($1,500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Sulligent Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sulligent that were owner-occupied was 67%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Sulligent, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Sulligent is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySulligent Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySulligent Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Sulligent Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sulligent Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sulligent, AL

Comparing Sulligent 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
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime46
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