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Alvord, TX


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Alvord, Texas

Alvord, Texas, in Wise county, is 34 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The town has a population of 1,007.

The People and Families of Alvord

In Alvord, about 65% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Alvord, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alvord had a median family income of $42,434.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alvord Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Alvord.

Commuting

In Alvord, 94% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Alvord Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Alvord, TX

Comparing Alvord 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 Old98
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens46
Age of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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