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Calvert, TX


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Calvert, Texas

Calvert, Texas, in Robertson county, is 27 miles NW of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 80 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city has a population of 1,426.

The People and Families of Calvert

In Calvert, about 40% of adults are married. Calvert is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 63% of Calvert is non-white. Calvert boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calvert had a median family income of $23,214.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Calvert Housing

About 61% of housing units in Calvert are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Calvert are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Calvert, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Calvert are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCalvert Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCalvert Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Calvert Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Calvert Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Calvert, TX

Comparing Calvert 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 Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime11
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