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Joaquin, TX


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Joaquin, Texas

Joaquin, Texas, in Shelby county, is 42 miles SW of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 170 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 925 residents.

The People and Families of Joaquin

In Joaquin, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Joaquin had a median family income of $34,000.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Joaquin.

Joaquin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Joaquin was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Joaquin. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Joaquin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Joaquin Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Joaquin Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Joaquin Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Joaquin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Joaquin, TX

Comparing Joaquin 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 Diversity106
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens46
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
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