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Locust Grove, GA


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Locust Grove, Georgia

Locust Grove, Georgia, in Henry county, is 32 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Locust Grove has a population of 2,322.

The People and Families of Locust Grove

In Locust Grove, about 56% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Locust Grove, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Locust Grove had a median family income of $46,042. Locust Grove is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Locust Grove isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Locust Grove residents, with $225. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Locust Grove Housing

In Locust Grove, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Locust Grove, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Locust Grove People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Locust Grove Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Locust Grove Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Locust Grove Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Locust Grove, GA

Comparing Locust Grove 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men46
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime12

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