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Portales, New Mexico, in Roosevelt county, is 94 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 198 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city is home to some 11,131 residents.
In Portales, about 46% of adults are married.
Approximately 31% of Portales is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Portales is very American.
In 2000, Portales had a median family income of $30,462. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Portales.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Portales. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Portales was owner-occupied.
In Portales, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Portales let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Portales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Portales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Portales colleges • Portales travel • Portales mortgages and property.
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