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Wetumpka, Alabama, in Elmore county, is 12 miles NE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 134 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Montgomery metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wetumpka is home to some 5,726 residents.
In Wetumpka, about 33% of adults are married. People in Wetumpka have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Wetumpka than is typical.
In 2000, Wetumpka had a median family income of $41,500. The large segment of the population in Wetumpka with spending money keeps the city vital. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wetumpka. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Wetumpka was owner-occupied.
In Wetumpka, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Wetumpka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Wetumpka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better |  |  |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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