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Converse, Texas

Introduction to Converse, Texas

Converse, Texas, in Bexar county, is 12 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. Part of the surrounding San Antonio metro area, Converse is home to some 11,508 residents.

Converse History

Converse was named after the Southern Pacific Railroad’s chief engineer. The city was chartered on August 8, 1981. The city is a part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Converse experienced a population boom between 1970 and 1980, when the population of the city increased by around 254 percent.

Converse and nearby Attractions

  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Park
  • San Antonio Children's Museum
  • SplashTown Waterpark
  • Six Flags Fiesta
  • San Pedro Park
  • Sea World San Antonio

Things To Do In Converse

Converse offers easy access to various museums and historical sites. Among these are the San Antonio Children's Museum, Witte Museum, Casa Navarro State Historic Site, O. Henry House and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The Schlitterbahn Water Park, SplashTown Waterpark and Six Flags Fiesta are also popular local spots. The Natural Bridge Wildlife Park at Schertz is another popular tourist spot.

Converse Transportation

Randolph AFB Airport is nearby.

Converse Higher Education

University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio College, St Philips College and Trinity University are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyConverse Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Converse Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 17%Converse Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 19%Converse Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Converse, TX

Comparing Converse 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use59
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime88
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