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Thorsby, AL


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Thorsby, Alabama

Thorsby, Alabama, in Chilton county, is 34 miles S of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 146 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town contains a population of approximately 1,820.

The People and Families of Thorsby

In Thorsby, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Thorsby, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thorsby had a median family income of $46,328. The typical family in Thorsby is better off than most in Alabama. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Thorsby.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Thorsby.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the town.

Thorsby Housing

Thorsby has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Thorsby, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyThorsby Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyThorsby Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Thorsby Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Thorsby Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Thorsby Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Thorsby Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Thorsby, AL

Comparing Thorsby 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
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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