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Statesboro, GA


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Statesboro, Georgia

Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch county, is 47 miles NW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 146 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is home to some 22,698 residents.

The People and Families of Statesboro

In Statesboro, about 19% of adults are married. Statesboro somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Statesboro had a median family income of $35,391. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Statesboro.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,650) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Statesboro. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Statesboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 31% of the housing in Statesboro was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Statesboro, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Statesboro, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Statesboro let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyStatesboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyStatesboro Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Statesboro College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Statesboro, GA

Comparing Statesboro 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 Diversity97
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime35

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