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Groveton, TX


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Groveton, TX

Comparing Groveton 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
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built63
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