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Bogata, TX


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Bogata, Texas

Bogata, Texas, in Red River county, is 72 miles NW of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 103 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,396 people lived in Bogata.

The People and Families of Bogata

In Bogata, about 50% of adults are married. Bogata is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Bogata, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bogata had a median family income of $28,828.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Bogata.

Bogata Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Bogata are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Bogata compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Bogata, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBogata Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bogata Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bogata, TX

Comparing Bogata 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 Population910
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime57
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