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Rincon, GA


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Rincon, Georgia

Rincon, Georgia, in Effingham county, is 16 miles NW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 138 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Savannah metropolitan area. Rincon contains a population of approximately 4,376.

The People and Families of Rincon

In Rincon, about 58% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Rincon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rincon had a median family income of $46,607. The typical family in Rincon is better off than most in Georgia. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rincon.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rincon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rincon Housing

Rincon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rincon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Rincon, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rincon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rincon Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rincon Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Rincon People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rincon Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Rincon, GA

Comparing Rincon 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity107
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime47

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