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Ballinger, TX


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Ballinger, Texas

Ballinger, Texas, in Runnels county, is 34 miles NE of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 165 miles NW of Austin, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,243 people lived in Ballinger.

The People and Families of Ballinger

In Ballinger, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ballinger had a median family income of $31,393.

Political Inclinations

Ballinger residents donated more money ($200) 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.

Ballinger Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Ballinger are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Ballinger, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Ballinger; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ballinger Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ballinger Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 8%Ballinger Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Ballinger, TX

Comparing Ballinger 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 Diversity106
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime35
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