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Ector, TX


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Ector, Texas

Ector, Texas, in Fannin county, is 32 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 62 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 600.

The People and Families of Ector

In Ector, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ector had a median family income of $46,500. Poverty is less common in Ector than most places.

Political Inclinations

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

Ector Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Ector.

Commuting

In Ector, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ector Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ector, TX

Comparing Ector 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
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents45
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