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Bandera, TX


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Bandera, Texas

Bandera, Texas is 40 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. It is in Bandera county. The population of the city is 957.

The People and Families of Bandera

In Bandera, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Bandera are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Bandera has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bandera had a median family income of $36,500.

Political Inclinations

Among Bandera political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,475. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bandera Housing

Of the housing in Bandera, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Bandera, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bandera Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bandera, TX

Comparing Bandera 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents34
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