Colmesneil, TX

Colmesneil, Texas

Colmesneil, Texas, in Tyler county, is 60 miles N of Beaumont, Texas (center to center) and 97 miles NE of Houston, Texas. The city is home to some 638 residents.

The People and Families of Colmesneil

In Colmesneil, about 59% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Colmesneil tends toward large families and full houses.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colmesneil had a median family income of $28,375.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Colmesneil. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Colmesneil Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Colmesneil was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Colmesneil you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Colmesneil, 85% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Colmesneil, TX

Comparing Colmesneil to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Colmesneil Almanac

Colmesneil Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colmesneil Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Colmesneil residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Colmesneil, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Colmesneil High Schools (2004)

COLMESNEIL H S
610 W ELDER
409-837-2225
A Vocational School
Serves 174 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Colmesneil Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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