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Cactus, TX


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Cactus, Texas

Cactus, Texas, in Moore county, is 58 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 246 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 2,538.

The People and Families of Cactus

In Cactus, about 62% of adults are married. Lots of Cactus people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Cactus, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cactus had a median family income of $26,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cactus gave more campaign money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cactus Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Cactus. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. One of the strengths of Cactus is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Cactus, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Cactus, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Cactus, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCactus Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCactus Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cactus Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cactus Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cactus, TX

Comparing Cactus 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11
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