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Gholson, TX


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Gholson, Texas

Gholson, Texas, in McLennan county, is 11 miles N of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 71 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Waco metropolitan area. Gholson contains a population of approximately 922.

The People and Families of Gholson

In Gholson, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Gholson, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gholson had a median family income of $41,875.

Gholson Housing

Gholson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Gholson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Gholson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gholson, TX

Comparing Gholson 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone12
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