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Dalhart, TX


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Dalhart, Texas

Dalhart, Texas, in Dallam county, is 69 miles NW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 230 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,237.

The People and Families of Dalhart

In Dalhart, about 61% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Dalhart is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dalhart had a median family income of $39,193.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dalhart ($8,050). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dalhart Housing

About 70% of housing units in Dalhart are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dalhart, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyDalhart Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dalhart, TX

Comparing Dalhart 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity85
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime45

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