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Walnut Grove, AL


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Walnut Grove, Alabama

Walnut Grove, Alabama, in Etowah county, is 47 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 112 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is conveniently located inside the Gadsden metropolitan area. There are an estimated 710 people in Walnut Grove.

The People and Families of Walnut Grove

In Walnut Grove, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut Grove had a median family income of $29,519.

Walnut Grove Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Walnut Grove is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Walnut Grove, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Walnut Grove Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Walnut Grove Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Walnut Grove, AL

Comparing Walnut Grove 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity21
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home58
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone32
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