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Alvarado, TX


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Alvarado, Texas

Alvarado, Texas, in Johnson county, is 23 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 3,288 people lived in Alvarado.

The People and Families of Alvarado

In Alvarado, about 52% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alvarado had a median family income of $36,471.

Political Inclinations

Alvarado residents donated more money ($2,525) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Alvarado Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Alvarado are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Alvarado, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Alvarado, TX

Comparing Alvarado 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
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11
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