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Grapeland, TX


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Grapeland, Texas

Grapeland, Texas, in Houston county, is 60 miles S of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 118 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 1,451.

The People and Families of Grapeland

In Grapeland, about 47% of adults are married. Looking at Grapeland, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Grapeland if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grapeland had a median family income of $30,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Grapeland gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grapeland Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Grapeland. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Grapeland is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Grapeland, 93% of commuters drive to work. Grapeland is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGrapeland Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Grapeland Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Grapeland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Grapeland, TX

Comparing Grapeland 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity105
Age of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes88

Crime

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