Groveton, TX

Groveton, Texas

Groveton, Texas, in Trinity county, is 65 miles N of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 90 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 1,107.

The People and Families of Groveton

In Groveton, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Groveton live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Groveton features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Groveton had a median family income of $30,078.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Groveton residents, with $35. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Groveton Housing

In Groveton, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Groveton rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Groveton.

Commuting

In Groveton, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Groveton; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Groveton, TX

Comparing Groveton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Groveton Almanac

Groveton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Groveton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Groveton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Groveton Public Libraries

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Groveton High Schools (2004)

GROVETON J H-H S
HWY 94 & W 5TH ST
409-642-1128
A Title I school.
Serves 301 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

CENTERVILLE H S
ST HWY 94
936-642-1597
A Title I school.
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Groveton Colleges

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