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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Ball Ground, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Ball Ground strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):
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|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Ball Ground to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Age of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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