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Calera, Oklahoma


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Calera, Oklahoma

Calera, Oklahoma, in Bryan county, is 52 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 81 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,739.

The People and Families of Calera

In Calera, about 58% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Calera is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calera had a median family income of $31,140.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Calera ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Calera Housing

About 70% of housing units in Calera are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Calera, 95% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Calera, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCalera Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Calera Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Calera, OK

Comparing Calera to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity42
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime22
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