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Varnell, GA


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Varnell, Georgia

Varnell, Georgia, in Whitfield county, is 21 miles SE of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 86 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 1,491.

The People and Families of Varnell

In Varnell, about 64% of adults are married. Varnell is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Varnell had a median family income of $48,674. Varnell is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Varnell finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Varnell Housing

About 83% of housing units in Varnell are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Varnell, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyVarnell People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Varnell Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Varnell Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Varnell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Varnell, GA

Comparing Varnell 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 Diversity94
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
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