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Graham, TX


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Graham, Texas

Graham, Texas, in Young county, is 56 miles S of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 78 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is home to some 8,716 residents.

The People and Families of Graham

In Graham, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Graham.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graham had a median family income of $38,118.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($13,610) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Graham. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Graham Housing

According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Graham was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Graham, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Graham Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Graham Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Graham, TX

Comparing Graham 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men25
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime66

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