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Sumiton, AL


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Sumiton, Alabama

Sumiton, Alabama, in Walker county, is 21 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 153 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 2,665.

The People and Families of Sumiton

In Sumiton, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumiton had a median family income of $36,086.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sumiton ($2,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sumiton Housing

About 76% of housing units in Sumiton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Sumiton benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Alabama.

Commuting

In Sumiton, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySumiton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Sumiton Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Sumiton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sumiton, AL

Comparing Sumiton 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
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity73
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime11
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