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Winder, GA


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Winder, Georgia

Winder, Georgia, in Barrow county, is 19 miles W of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 41 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area. Winder contains a population of approximately 10,201.

The People and Families of Winder

In Winder, about 47% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Winder.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winder had a median family income of $40,896.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Winder favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,025. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Winder Housing

Winder has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winder, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Winder Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Winder, GA

Comparing Winder 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
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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