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Thomasville, Alabama

Thomasville, Alabama, in Clarke county, is 86 miles N of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 194 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 4,649.

The People and Families of Thomasville

In Thomasville, about 50% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Thomasville, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thomasville had a median family income of $32,476.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Thomasville gave more campaign money ($2,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Thomasville Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Thomasville. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Thomasville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyThomasville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Thomasville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Thomasville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Thomasville, AL

Comparing Thomasville 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
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime35

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