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Krum, TX


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Krum, Texas

Krum, Texas, in Denton county, is 6 miles NW of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 37 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The city is in the Dallas area. There are 1,979 residents in Krum.

The People and Families of Krum

In Krum, about 69% of adults are married. When people think of Krum, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Krum had a median family income of $57,650. Most of the residents of Krum tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Krum is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Krum prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Krum folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Krum Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Krum that were owner-occupied was 85%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Krum, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKrum Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Krum Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Krum People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Krum College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Krum, TX

Comparing Krum 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone12
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