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Clute, TX


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Clute, Texas

Clute, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 41 miles SW of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 51 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Clute has a population of 10,424.

The People and Families of Clute

In Clute, about 51% of adults are married. Clute is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 36% of Clute is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Clute.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clute had a median family income of $34,638.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Clute residents, with $1,200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clute Housing

In Clute, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Clute, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyClute Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clute Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Clute, TX

Comparing Clute 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 Diversity109
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men36
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime22

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