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Shellman, GA


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Shellman, Georgia

Shellman, Georgia, in Randolph county, is 29 miles NW of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 138 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 1,166 people in the city.

The People and Families of Shellman

In Shellman, about 41% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Shellman, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Shellman. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Shellman isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shellman had a median family income of $29,583.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Shellman Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Shellman is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Shellman is known in Georgia for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Shellman, 91% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Shellman is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shellman Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shellman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Shellman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shellman, GA

Comparing Shellman 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
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity82
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone55
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