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Hitchcock, TX


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Hitchcock, Texas

Hitchcock, Texas, in Galveston county, is 13 miles W of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 35 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The city is located in the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area. Hitchcock has a population of 6,386.

The People and Families of Hitchcock

In Hitchcock, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 40% of Hitchcock is non-white. No single racial group represents Hitchcock, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hitchcock had a median family income of $35,013.

Political Inclinations

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

Hitchcock Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Hitchcock. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Hitchcock, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHitchcock Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Hitchcock Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hitchcock, TX

Comparing Hitchcock 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 Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime22

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