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Flatonia, TX


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Flatonia, Texas

Flatonia, Texas, in Fayette county, is 55 miles SE of Austin, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,377 people lived in Flatonia.

The People and Families of Flatonia

In Flatonia, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Flatonia is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Flatonia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Flatonia had a median family income of $31,471.

Political Inclinations

Flatonia residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Flatonia Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Flatonia are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Flatonia, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Flatonia; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFlatonia Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Flatonia Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Flatonia Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Flatonia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Flatonia, TX

Comparing Flatonia 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 Diversity109
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men34
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime45
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