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Borger, TX


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Borger, Texas

Borger, Texas, in Hutchinson county, is 39 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 218 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 14,302 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Borger

In Borger, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Borger had a median family income of $40,417.

Political Inclinations

Borger folks tended to give their money ($2,400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Borger Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Borger that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Borger, 97% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Borger Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Borger Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Borger Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Borger Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Borger, TX

Comparing Borger 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 Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime22

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