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Fitzgerald, GA


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Fitzgerald, Georgia

Fitzgerald, Georgia, in Ben Hill county, is 54 miles E of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 134 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 8,758 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Fitzgerald

In Fitzgerald, about 40% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Fitzgerald. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 53% of Fitzgerald is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Women are better represented than men in Fitzgerald.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fitzgerald had a median family income of $26,577.

Political Inclinations

Fitzgerald folks tended to give their money ($475) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Fitzgerald Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fitzgerald that were owner-occupied was 55%.

Commuting

In Fitzgerald, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFitzgerald Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fitzgerald Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fitzgerald Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Fitzgerald Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fitzgerald, GA

Comparing Fitzgerald 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 Population108
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

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