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Wilsonville, Alabama, in Shelby county, is 22 miles SE of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 126 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Birmingham metropolitan area. Wilsonville contains a population of approximately 1,551.
In Wilsonville, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Wilsonville, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, Wilsonville had a median family income of $48,409. The typical family in Wilsonville is better off than most in Alabama. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Wilsonville.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Wilsonville are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Wilsonville, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Wilsonville do a lot of driving.
Wilsonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Wilsonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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