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Hiram, GA


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Hiram, Georgia

Hiram, Georgia, in Paulding county, is 12 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 23 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Atlanta metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hiram is home to some 1,361 residents.

The People and Families of Hiram

In Hiram, about 55% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Hiram tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hiram had a median family income of $51,705. More so than most places, the people in Hiram generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Hiram are poor than in most places in Georgia.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,470) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hiram. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hiram Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Hiram was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Hiram, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hiram Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hiram Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hiram Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hiram People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hiram Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hiram Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hiram, GA

Comparing Hiram 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
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime11

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