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Town Creek, AL


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Town Creek, Alabama

Town Creek, Alabama, in Lawrence county, is 24 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 108 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Decatur metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Town Creek is home to some 1,216 residents.

The People and Families of Town Creek

In Town Creek, about 52% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. People in the town have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. Town Creek somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 39% of Town Creek is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Town Creek is very American.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Town Creek had a median family income of $29,018.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Town Creek. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Town Creek Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Town Creek was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Town Creek, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTown Creek Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTown Creek Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Town Creek Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Town Creek Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Town Creek, AL

Comparing Town Creek 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men35
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime46
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