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Aransas Pass, TX


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Aransas Pass, Texas

Aransas Pass, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 16 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,138 people in Aransas Pass.

The People and Families of Aransas Pass

In Aransas Pass, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aransas Pass had a median family income of $33,227.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,750) in Aransas Pass. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Aransas Pass Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Aransas Pass is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Aransas Pass, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Aransas Pass Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Aransas Pass Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Aransas Pass, TX

Comparing Aransas Pass 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 Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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