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Denver City, TX


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Denver City, Texas

Denver City, Texas, in Yoakum county, is 70 miles SW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 229 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The town has a population of 3,985.

The People and Families of Denver City

In Denver City, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Denver City. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there. Denver City is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Denver City had a median family income of $35,972.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Denver City residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Denver City Housing

In Denver City, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Denver City, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDenver City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Denver City Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Denver City Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Denver City, TX

Comparing Denver City 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 Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime56

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