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Gladewater, TX


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Gladewater, Texas

Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg county, is 12 miles W of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 109 miles E of Dallas, Texas. Part of the surrounding Longview - Marshall metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gladewater is home to some 6,078 residents.

The People and Families of Gladewater

In Gladewater, about 53% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Gladewater than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gladewater had a median family income of $32,278.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,046) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gladewater. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Gladewater Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Gladewater was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gladewater, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Gladewater, TX

Comparing Gladewater 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 Population99
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women26
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime44

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