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Jacksboro, TX


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Jacksboro, Texas

Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack county, is 51 miles S of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 59 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 4,533 people lived in Jacksboro.

The People and Families of Jacksboro

In Jacksboro, about 42% of adults are married.

Jacksboro is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jacksboro had a median family income of $36,759. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Jacksboro.)

Political Inclinations

Jacksboro residents donated more money ($7,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Jacksboro.

Jacksboro Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Jacksboro are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Jacksboro, 92% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyJacksboro Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyJacksboro Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Jacksboro Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Jacksboro Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jacksboro, TX

Comparing Jacksboro 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity107
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime810
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