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Graceville, FL


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Graceville, Florida

Graceville, Florida, in Jackson county, is 19 miles SW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 204 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 2,402 residents.

The People and Families of Graceville

In Graceville, about 45% of adults are married. Graceville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graceville had a median family income of $32,778. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Graceville.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($13,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Graceville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Graceville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Graceville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Graceville. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Graceville, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Graceville it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGraceville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGraceville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Graceville Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Graceville Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Graceville Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Graceville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Graceville, FL

Comparing Graceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime37
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