Benbrook, TX

Benbrook, Texas

Benbrook, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 8 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. Part of the surrounding Fort Worth - Arlington metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Benbrook is home to some 20,208 residents.

The People and Families of Benbrook

In Benbrook, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benbrook had a median family income of $63,529. More so than most places, the people in Benbrook generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Benbrook are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Benbrook.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Benbrook. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Benbrook Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Benbrook was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Benbrook, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Benbrook, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in Benbrook expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Benbrook, TX

Comparing Benbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Benbrook Almanac

Benbrook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

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Benbrook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Benbrook residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

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by Presidential Candidate

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