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York, AL


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York, Alabama

York, Alabama, in Sumter county, is 65 miles SW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 204 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 2,854.

The People and Families of York

In York, about 35% of adults are married. York is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, York had a median family income of $23,417.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in York ($805). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

York Housing

About 67% of housing units in York are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in York benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Alabama.

Commuting

In York, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYork Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyYork Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%York Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%York Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of York, AL

Comparing York 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime11
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