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Ball Ground, GA


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Ball Ground, Georgia

Ball Ground, Georgia, in Cherokee county, is 21 miles N of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 40 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Atlanta metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ball Ground is home to some 730 residents.

The People and Families of Ball Ground

In Ball Ground, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Ball Ground are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Ball Ground are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ball Ground had a median family income of $51,429. More so than most places, the people in Ball Ground generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,225) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ball Ground. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ball Ground Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Ball Ground was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Ball Ground, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ball Ground strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ball Ground Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ball Ground People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ball Ground Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ball Ground Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ball Ground, GA

Comparing Ball Ground to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population47
Racial Diversity31
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime11
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