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Claxton, GA


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Claxton, Georgia

Claxton, Georgia, in Evans county, is 47 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 127 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 2,276.

The People and Families of Claxton

In Claxton, about 38% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Claxton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Claxton. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Claxton had a median family income of $26,450.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Claxton ($2,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Claxton Housing

About 52% of housing units in Claxton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Claxton, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClaxton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Claxton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Claxton, GA

Comparing Claxton 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
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