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El Campo, TX


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El Campo, Texas

El Campo, Texas, in Wharton county, is 48 miles SW of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Houston, Texas. There are 10,945 residents in the city.

The People and Families of El Campo

In El Campo, about 55% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate El Campo.

Approximately 31% of El Campo is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, El Campo had a median family income of $35,155.

Political Inclinations

El Campo folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

El Campo Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in El Campo that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In El Campo, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEl Campo Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%El Campo Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%El Campo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of El Campo, TX

Comparing El Campo 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime34

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