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Crosbyton, TX


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Crosbyton, Texas

Crosbyton, Texas, in Crosby county, is 36 miles E of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 235 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 1,874.

The People and Families of Crosbyton

In Crosbyton, about 57% of adults are married.

Approximately 38% of Crosbyton is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Crosbyton, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crosbyton had a median family income of $30,900.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Crosbyton gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crosbyton Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Crosbyton. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Crosbyton?

Commuting

In Crosbyton, 97% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Crosbyton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCrosbyton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Crosbyton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Crosbyton Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Crosbyton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Crosbyton, TX

Comparing Crosbyton 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 Diversity109
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built52
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