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Canadian, TX


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Canadian, Texas

Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill county, is 94 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 163 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As of the year 2000 census, 2,233 people lived in Canadian.

The People and Families of Canadian

In Canadian, about 65% of adults are married. Canadian is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canadian had a median family income of $38,676.

Political Inclinations

Canadian residents donated more money ($10,700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Canadian Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Canadian are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Canadian, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Canadian Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Canadian Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Canadian, TX

Comparing Canadian 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 Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built41
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