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Haskell, TX


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Haskell, Texas

Haskell, Texas, in Haskell county, is 49 miles N of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 143 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 3,106.

The People and Families of Haskell

In Haskell, about 60% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Haskell. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Haskell had a median family income of $27,109.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Haskell Housing

About 74% of housing units in Haskell are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Haskell, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Haskell than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHaskell Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Haskell Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Haskell Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Haskell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Haskell, TX

Comparing Haskell 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 Diversity107
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime34

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