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Morrow, GA


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Morrow, Georgia

Morrow, Georgia, in Clayton county, is 11 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 4,882 residents in Morrow.

The People and Families of Morrow

In Morrow, about 42% of adults are married. The faces of Morrow are those of its large families. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 56% of Morrow is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Morrow.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morrow had a median family income of $50,686. Most of the residents of Morrow tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Morrow is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Morrow folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Morrow Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Morrow that were owner-occupied was 59%.

Commuting

In Morrow, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMorrow Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Morrow Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Morrow Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Morrow Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Morrow People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Morrow Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Morrow, GA

Comparing Morrow 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 Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

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

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