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Blanco, TX


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Blanco, Texas

Blanco, Texas, in Blanco county, is 42 miles W of Austin, Texas. The city has a population of 1,505.

The People and Families of Blanco

In Blanco, about 49% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Blanco if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blanco had a median family income of $40,398. In Blanco, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Blanco.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Blanco gave more campaign money ($13,255) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blanco Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Blanco. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Blanco is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Blanco, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBlanco Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Blanco Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Blanco, TX

Comparing Blanco 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 Diversity94
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime22
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