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Combine, Texas


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Combine, Texas

Combine, Texas, in Dallas county, is 8 miles S of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 17 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. About 1,788 people live in Combine.

The People and Families of Combine

In Combine, about 70% of adults are married. Homes in Combine tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Combine is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Combine had a median family income of $61,563. Overall, families in Combine are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Combine does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4000) in Combine than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Combine Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Combine, about 92% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Combine is higher than that of most other communities in Texas.

Commuting

In Combine, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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High Points

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

Category Trophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10% Combine Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17% Combine People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19% Combine Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Combine, Texas

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population 10 10
Racial Diversity 7 2
Age of the Population 6 8
Children Under 5 Years Old 3 2
Well-Paid Single Men 2 3
Female Share of the Population 1 2
Senior Citizens 1 2

Families

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married 10 10
Average Household Size 10 9

Wealth

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income 10 9
People in Middle Class or Better 9 9
People Above Poverty 9 9
College Educated Adults 5 5

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home 5 6
Walking and Biking to Work 4 3
Public Transportation Use 3 3
Short Commute Times 1 1

Housing

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built 10 10
Seasonal and Vacation Housing 7 7
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals 3 3
Affordability of Property Taxes 2 2
Affordability of Rents 2 3
People Living Alone 1 1

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