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Groom, Texas, in Carson county, is 41 miles E of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 203 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 587 people people live in Groom.
In Groom, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Groom tend to contain married couples.
In 2000, Groom had a median family income of $39,063.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Groom, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.
In Groom, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Groom to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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