Margaret Public RecordsAlabama

Margaret, located in St. Clair County, Alabama, has a 2022 estimated population of roughly 5,351. The median age is about 30 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% male and 51% female. Racially, the population is predominantly White (about 62%), followed by Black or African American (around 29%), with other races—such as Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and multiracial—comprising the remaining 9%.

Margaret city, Saint Clair County, AL, is served by the St. Clair County School District, with students attending nearby schools like Odenville Middle and St. Clair County High School. There are no colleges within the city, and only about 13% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Local schools report an average GreatSchools score around 6/10, indicating average performance. The area prioritizes school safety and offers extracurricular and career-focused programs, but options are limited. Adult education opportunities exist in nearby towns. Margaret itself has two public schools and a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.

Margaret city in Saint Clair County, AL, features a homeownership rate of around 83%, with median home values near $215,000 as of early 2024. Rental opportunities are limited, with median rents about $1,350/month. The housing market shows moderate growth, with prices rising approximately 5% year-over-year. Housing types are predominantly single-family homes in subdivisions like Brookhaven and Spring Valley. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.4% of assessed value (around $860/year for median homes). The community is family-friendly, with new developments supporting its suburban appeal.

Margaret, located in St. Clair County, AL, primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 95% of households owning at least one vehicle. Public transit usage is minimal due to limited local services. The average commute time for residents is approximately 35 minutes, notably above the national average, as many travel to employment hubs in Birmingham and Trussville. Key transportation infrastructure includes US Highway 411 and proximity to Interstate 20. Carpooling accounts for around 10% of commuting patterns, reflecting the rural and suburban nature of the area.

Margaret, located in Saint Clair County, AL, lacks its own hospital; the nearest facilities include St. Vincent’s St. Clair (in Pell City, ~12 miles away) and Ascension St. Vincent’s East (Birmingham, ~18 miles away). Local healthcare access is supplemented by several nearby clinics, including urgent and primary care providers. The population is ~5,000, predominantly White (over 70%) and African American (about 25%), with a median age of 34. Common health concerns mirror regional trends: diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Approximately 88% of residents have health insurance, primarily employer-sponsored or Medicaid/Medicare. Physician-to-population ratios are slightly below national averages.