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Alcoa, TN


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Alcoa, Tennessee

Alcoa, Tennessee, in Blount county, is 12 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 143 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area. Alcoa has a population of 7,734.

The People and Families of Alcoa

In Alcoa, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alcoa had a median family income of $44,333. Alcoa enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Alcoa gave more campaign money ($11,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alcoa Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Alcoa.

Commuting

In Alcoa, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Alcoa Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Alcoa Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Alcoa Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Alcoa, TN

Comparing Alcoa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

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

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