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Collinsville, TX


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Collinsville, Texas

Collinsville, Texas, in Grayson county, is 27 miles NE of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 53 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town is conveniently located inside the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,235 people in Collinsville.

The People and Families of Collinsville

In Collinsville, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Collinsville had a median family income of $41,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Collinsville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Collinsville Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Collinsville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Collinsville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Collinsville, TX

Comparing Collinsville 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
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime34
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