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Gainesville, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 168 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.6%
 
Males: 70  (41.7%)
Females: 98  (58.3%)
Median resident age:

25.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 35464.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-667,393,626 (it was $10,938 in 2000)
Gainesville:  $-667,393,626
AL:  $59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,835 (it was $16,176 in 2000)

Gainesville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-746,562,615 (it was $38,000 in 2000)
Gainesville:  $-746,562,615
AL:  $200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,893; detached houses: $209,338; mobile homes: $122,465

Median gross rent in 2022: $874.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gainesville: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 49.3%

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    • 5720.5%White alone
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Ancestries: American (71.8%), Irish (10.5%), French (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 131 feet

Land area: 1.71 square miles.

Population density: 98 people per square mile   (very low).

Gainesville, Alabama map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gainesville town:

0.5% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (45.1 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (92.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (476.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Boligee, AL (2.9 miles ),
Epes, AL (3.0 miles ),
Geiger, AL (3.1 miles),
Panola-Geiger, AL (3.3 miles ),
Emelle, AL (3.3 miles),
Mantua-West Greene, AL (3.7 miles ),
Eutaw, AL (4.0 miles ),
Livingston, AL (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.82 N, Longitude: 88.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Distribution of median household income in Gainesville, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Gainesville, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Gainesville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (18.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Truck transportation (10.4%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Apparel, fabrics, notions merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.2%)
  • Food (19.2%)
  • Truck transportation (19.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (15.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (18.2%)
  • Apparel, fabrics, notions merchant wholesalers (18.2%)
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Paper (9.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.1%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
Most common occupations in Gainesville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.4%)
  • Food processing workers (10.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (19.2%)
  • Food processing workers (19.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (18.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (18.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (18.2%)
  • Registered nurses (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)

Average climate in Gainesville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Gainesville-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the Gainesville town center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 tornado 28.8 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gainesville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 65.0 miles away from Gainesville center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 186.1 miles away from Gainesville center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 231.1 miles away from Gainesville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sumter County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gainesville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gainesville:

  • WARRIOR AREA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • ALABAMA HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; EUTAW, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gainesville:

  • University of West Alabama (about 16 miles; Livingston, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,394)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 19 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 41 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • The University of Alabama (about 45 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • Meridian Community College (about 46 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 50 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • Mississippi State University (about 58 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)

Private elementary/middle school in Gainesville:

  • LET THY KINGDOM COME OUTREACH MINISTRY (Students: 119, Location: 7630 ALABAMA HIGHWAY 39, Grades: PK-7)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Mayor Carrie F. Fulghum P. O. Box 73 Gainesville, Al 35464

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Gainesville Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Gainesville: Saint Albans Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Gainesville include: Gainesville Historic District (1), Main-Yankee Street Historic District (2), Forrest Memorial (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Sumter County Historical & Preservation Society - Aduston Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 10400 McKee Street).

Birthplace of: Buck Buchanan - Football player.

Sumter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.9%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.7%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gainesville:

Marital status in Gainesville, AL
  • Never married: 56.6%
  • Now married: 32.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

For population 25 years and over in Gainesville:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 17.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gainesville, AL (based on Sumter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,66426
Black Protestant1,49911
Mainline Protestant76913
Catholic371
Other11
None8,793-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Sumter County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Sumter County:

13.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sumter County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Sumter County:

16.0%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

40.0%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.2%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Gainesville:

47.4%
State:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.5%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.3
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Gainesville:

16.1%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gainesville:

15.8%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Gainesville:

6.5
Alabama:

6.8

Overweight people:
Gainesville:

36.7%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
Gainesville:

54.2%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.5%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gainesville, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,800
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,343
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,143

Gainesville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $20,000 ($119.05)
    Water Utilities: $13,000 ($77.38)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($59.52)
    Electric Utilities: $9,000 ($53.57)
    Gas Utilities: $7,000 ($41.67)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $352,000 ($2095.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $55,000 ($327.38)
    Gas Utilities: $53,000 ($315.48)
    Police Protection: $51,000 ($303.57)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($226.19)
    Local Fire Protection: $36,000 ($214.29)
    Water Utilities: $35,000 ($208.33)
    General - Other: $34,000 ($202.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($166.67)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($154.76)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($41.67)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($23.81)
    Correctional Institutions: $4,000 ($23.81)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($11.90)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($11.90)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($11.90)
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($154.76)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Electric Utilities: $8,000 ($47.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $13,000 ($77.38)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($53.57)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $63,000 ($375.00)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($23.81)

Gainesville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $44,000 ($261.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000 ($250.00)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($238.10)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.95)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($5.95)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($11.90)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($53.57)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($41.67)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($5.95)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($5.95)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $413,000 ($2458.33)
    Gas Utilities: $65,000 ($386.90)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($297.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($65.48)
    Highways: $4,000 ($23.81)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $146,000 ($869.05)
    Property: $51,000 ($303.57)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $13,000 ($77.38)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($47.62)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $5,000 ($29.76)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $4,000 ($23.81)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($17.86)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.95)

Gainesville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,046,000 ($6226.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $982,000 ($5845.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($380.95)

Gainesville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $132,000 ($785.71)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $288,000 ($1714.29)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $159,000 ($946.43)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gainesville:

  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gainesville:

  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQZZ (104.3 FM; EUTAW, AL; Owner: JIM LAWSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WTUG-FM (92.9 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDGM (99.1 FM; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: WARRIOR BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gainesville:

  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)

Gainesville fatal accident list:

Aug 7, 2018 06:00 PM, Sr-39, Chestnut St, Lat: 32.817494, Lon: -88.159406, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jan 28, 1995 06:15 PM, 39, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Oct 14, 1988 08:45 PM, 1186, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 659ft / 201mTotal length
  • $55,106,000Total costs
  • 6,743Total average daily traffic
  • 868Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,308Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gainesville)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • 9BH2537A, Hwy 39 Gainesville, Al (Al-0102) (311604) (Lat: 32.838556 Lon: -88.140944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRJB789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2020, Expiration Date: 08/03/2030, Cancellation Date: 10/02/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KI4WYX, Licensee ID: L00877254, Grant Date: 04/25/2017, Expiration Date: 07/10/2027, Certifier: Frank E Lindsay, Registrant: Frank E Lindsay, 288 South Church Street, Gainesville, AL 35464

  • Call Sign: KI4YJT, Licensee ID: L01309604, Grant Date: 05/03/2017, Expiration Date: 07/30/2027, Certifier: Brenda S Lindsay, Registrant: Brenda S Lindsay, 288 South Church Street, Gainesville, AL 35464


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: OWEN GARY M SPORT & OBSERVATION (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2209A, N2209A, N-2209A, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 03/01/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Forrest L Johnston, Po Box 85, Gainesville, AL 35464
  • Aircraft: MEREDITH WILLIE E STEEN SKYBOLT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 32WM, N32WM, N-32WM, Serial Number: 1, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Forrest L Johnston, Po Box 85, Gainesville, AL 35464

Most common first names in Gainesville, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John974.6 years
Annie782.4 years
Willie573.0 years
Mary568.2 years
William578.2 years
Frank471.5 years
Robert480.5 years
Sam475.2 years
Will480.0 years
Addie383.3 years
Most common last names in Gainesville, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1471.6 years
Johnson678.0 years
Harris558.2 years
Ellington482.0 years
Maxwell471.7 years
Little477.0 years
Hanley471.5 years
Lewis485.3 years
Hill478.5 years
Dunning376.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gainesville, AL
  • 38.9%Wood
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gainesville, AL
  • 88.0%Electricity
  • 12.0%Utility gas


Gainesville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
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