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Eagle Pass, Texas


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Eagle Pass, Texas

Eagle Pass, Texas, in Maverick county, is 102 miles NW of Laredo, Texas (center to center) and 131 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 22,413.

The People and Families of Eagle Pass

In Eagle Pass, about 54% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eagle Pass had a median family income of $27,140.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eagle Pass ($12,475). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Eagle Pass Housing

About 59% of housing units in Eagle Pass are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Eagle Pass are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Eagle Pass, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEagle Pass Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Eagle Pass Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Eagle Pass Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eagle Pass, TX

Comparing Eagle Pass 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 Old99
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime56

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