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Elkhart, TX


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Elkhart, Texas

Elkhart, Texas, in Anderson county, is 52 miles S of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 107 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,215.

The People and Families of Elkhart

In Elkhart, about 52% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Elkhart. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkhart had a median family income of $33,977.

Elkhart Housing

About 69% of housing units in Elkhart are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elkhart, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Elkhart Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Elkhart, TX

Comparing Elkhart 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity94
Age of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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