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Clarksville, TX


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Clarksville, Texas

Clarksville, Texas, in Red River county, is 78 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 3,883 residents.

The People and Families of Clarksville

In Clarksville, about 46% of adults are married. Clarksville somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 47% of Clarksville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Clarksville is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $31,729.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clarksville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Clarksville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Clarksville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Clarksville, 90% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Clarksville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClarksville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Clarksville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Clarksville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Clarksville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clarksville, TX

Comparing Clarksville 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
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime45

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