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Andrews, Texas

Introduction to Andrews, Texas

Andrews, Texas, in Andrews county, is 34 miles N of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 234 miles E of El Paso, Texas. There are 9,652 people who reside in the city.

Andrews History

Both the city and the county were named Andrews in honor of Richard Andrews, who was the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution. The city, which was incorporated in 1937, is the county seat of Andrews County, which was founded in 1876 from Bexar County. The Texas and Pacific Railway stimulated growth and development and in the early 1920s the era of oil production began.

Andrews and Nearby Attractions

  • American Airpower Heritage Museum
  • Lakeside Park
  • Museum of the Southwest
  • Monahans Sand Hills State Park

Things To Do In Andrews

Nearby museums include the American Airpower Heritage Museum, Ellen Noel Art Museum, and the Museum of the Southwest. People may visit Lakeside Park and Monahans Sand Hills State Park for outdoor recreation. The Andrews County Golf Course offers opportunities to play golf. The city also has numerous community parks, picnic and playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and athletic fields. Opportunities for swimming and fishing are available at City Lake. Fall Fiesta and Bluegrass Festival are two of the local festivals of Andrews.

Andrews Transportation

Midland International Airport is nearby.

Andrews Higher Education

Colleges in the city are Odessa College and University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Other colleges nearby are The College of the Southwest, Midland College, and New Mexico Junior College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Andrews Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Andrews Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Andrews Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Andrews, TX

Comparing Andrews 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 Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime33

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