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Groom, TX


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Groom, Texas

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.

The People and Families of Groom

In Groom, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Groom tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groom had a median family income of $39,063.

Groom Housing

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.

Commuting

In Groom, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Groom, TX

Comparing Groom 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 Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Men56
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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