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Encinal, TX


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Encinal, Texas

Encinal, Texas, in La Salle county, is 38 miles N of Laredo, Texas (center to center) and 109 miles SW of San Antonio, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 629 people lived in Encinal.

The People and Families of Encinal

In Encinal, about 51% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Encinal is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Encinal had a median family income of $18,125. In Encinal, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Encinal.

Encinal Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Encinal are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Encinal compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Encinal, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyEncinal Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Encinal Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Encinal, TX

Comparing Encinal 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone34
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