Braselton, GA

Braselton, Georgia

Braselton, Georgia, in Jackson county, is 24 miles NW of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 43 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 1,206.

The People and Families of Braselton

In Braselton, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Braselton people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Braselton had a median family income of $64,667. People in Braselton generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Braselton than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Braselton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Braselton. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Braselton gave more campaign money ($16,075) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Braselton Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Braselton. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Braselton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Braselton, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Braselton Almanac

Braselton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Braselton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Braselton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Braselton Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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