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Italy, TX


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Italy, Texas

Italy, Texas, in Ellis county, is 39 miles S of Grand Prairie, Texas (center to center) and 40 miles S of Arlington, Texas. The town is conveniently located inside the Dallas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,993 people in Italy.

The People and Families of Italy

In Italy, about 53% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Italy, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 26% of Italy is non-white. In Texas, the town is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Italy had a median family income of $47,788.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Italy Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Italy is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Italy, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyItaly Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 8%Italy Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Italy, TX

Comparing Italy 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime46
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