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Texico, New Mexico

Texico, New Mexico, in Curry county, is 88 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 210 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As of the year 2000 census, 1,065 people lived in Texico.

The People and Families of Texico

In Texico, about 57% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 41% of Texico is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Texico had a median family income of $29,554.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Texico.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Texico Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Texico are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Texico, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Texico strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTexico Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Texico Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Texico Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Texico Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Texico, NM

Comparing Texico to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime79
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