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Decatur, TX


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Decatur, Texas

Decatur, Texas, in Wise county, is 26 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 5,201 people people live in Decatur.

The People and Families of Decatur

In Decatur, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $40,580.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,450) in Decatur than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Decatur Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Decatur, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Decatur, TX

Comparing Decatur 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 Old87
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men47
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime33

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