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Coolidge, TX


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Coolidge, Texas

Coolidge, Texas, in Limestone county, is 32 miles NE of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 72 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The town contains a population of approximately 848.

The People and Families of Coolidge

In Coolidge, about 49% of adults are married. Coolidge has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town.

Approximately 38% of Coolidge is non-white. Coolidge offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coolidge had a median family income of $27,583.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Coolidge favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Coolidge Housing

Coolidge has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Coolidge the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Coolidge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCoolidge Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCoolidge Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Coolidge Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coolidge, TX

Comparing Coolidge 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built42
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