Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee, Alabama

Tuskegee, Alabama, in Macon county, is 35 miles E of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 118 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 11,846 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Tuskegee

In Tuskegee, about 21% of adults are married. In Tuskegee, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Tuskegee.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tuskegee had a median family income of $26,862. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Tuskegee.

Political Inclinations

Tuskegee folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Tuskegee Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tuskegee that were owner-occupied was 53%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Tuskegee, 88% of commuters drive to work. Tuskegee offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Tuskegee, AL

Comparing Tuskegee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tuskegee Almanac

Tuskegee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tuskegee Public Libraries

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Tuskegee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tuskegee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tuskegee, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tuskegee High Schools (2004)

BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH
3803 M L K HIGHWAY
334-727-0073
Serves 976 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Tuskegee Colleges

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Southern Community College

Tuskegee University

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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