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Tignall, GA


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Tignall, Georgia

Tignall, Georgia, in Wilkes county, is 37 miles E of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 95 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 653 people in the town.

The People and Families of Tignall

In Tignall, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Tignall isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tignall had a median family income of $26,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10) in Tignall. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Tignall Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Tignall is owner-occupied. The town is known in Georgia for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Tignall, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyTignall Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Tignall Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Tignall Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Tignall, GA

Comparing Tignall 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 Diversity108
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population710
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime47
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