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Celina, TX


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Celina, Texas

Celina, Texas, in Collin county, is 13 miles NW of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 36 miles N of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,861 people lived in Celina.

The People and Families of Celina

In Celina, about 53% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 23% of Celina is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Celina.

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Celina had a median family income of $41,131.

Political Inclinations

Celina residents donated more money ($5,565) 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 town.

Celina Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Celina are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Celina, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the town is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCelina Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Celina Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Celina, TX

Comparing Celina 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 Diversity109
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime22
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