Wrens, GA

Wrens, Georgia

Wrens, Georgia, in Jefferson county, is 30 miles SW of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 121 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 2,314 people lived in Wrens.

The People and Families of Wrens

In Wrens, about 38% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Wrens without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Wrens, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wrens had a median family income of $26,776.

Political Inclinations

Wrens residents donated more money ($65) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Wrens Housing

An estimated 56% of living spaces in Wrens are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Wrens, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Wrens, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Wrens is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Wrens, GA

Comparing Wrens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wrens Almanac

Wrens Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wrens Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wrens residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wrens, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Wrens Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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