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Boyd, TX


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Boyd, Texas

Boyd, Texas, in Wise county, is 25 miles NW of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The town has a population of 1,099.

The People and Families of Boyd

In Boyd, about 57% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boyd had a median family income of $40,781.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Boyd ($400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Boyd Housing

About 68% of housing units in Boyd are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Boyd, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Boyd, TX

Comparing Boyd 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
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone34
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