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Aledo, TX


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Aledo, Texas

Aledo, Texas, in Parker county, is 16 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is located in the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Aledo has a population of 1,726.

The People and Families of Aledo

In Aledo, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Aledo people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Aledo, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aledo had a median family income of $56,897. People in Aledo generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Aledo than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Aledo gave more campaign money ($56,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Aledo Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Aledo. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Aledo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAledo Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Aledo People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Aledo Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Aledo College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Aledo Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Aledo, TX

Comparing Aledo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
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