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Carrizo Springs, TX


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Carrizo Springs, Texas

Carrizo Springs, Texas, in Dimmit county, is 73 miles N of Laredo, Texas (center to center) and 103 miles SW of San Antonio, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 5,655.

The People and Families of Carrizo Springs

In Carrizo Springs, about 52% of adults are married. Carrizo Springs has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carrizo Springs had a median family income of $22,375.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Carrizo Springs favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $16,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Carrizo Springs Housing

Carrizo Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Carrizo Springs the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Carrizo Springs, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCarrizo Springs Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Carrizo Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Carrizo Springs Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Carrizo Springs Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Carrizo Springs, TX

Comparing Carrizo Springs 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
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone23

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