Gholson, TX

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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Gholson, TX

Comparing Gholson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Gholson Almanac

Gholson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gholson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gholson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gholson Colleges

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