Oakwood, GA

Oakwood, Georgia

Oakwood, Georgia, in Hall county, is 30 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 43 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 2,689 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Oakwood

In Oakwood, about 48% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Oakwood. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 23% of Oakwood is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Males are more numerous in Oakwood than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakwood had a median family income of $43,308. In Oakwood, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Oakwood folks tended to give their money ($6,500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oakwood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakwood that were owner-occupied was 28%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Oakwood.

Commuting

In Oakwood, 93% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Oakwood, GA

Comparing Oakwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Oakwood Almanac

Oakwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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Oakwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oakwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oakwood High Schools (2004)

WEST HALL HIGH SCHOOL
5500 MCEVER ROAD
770-967-9826
Serves 1,004 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Oakwood Colleges

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Gainesville State College

Lanier Technical College

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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