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Lone Star, TX


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Lone Star, Texas

Lone Star, Texas, in Morris county, is 30 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 122 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,631.

The People and Families of Lone Star

In Lone Star, about 52% of adults are married.

Lone Star has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lone Star had a median family income of $27,969.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lone Star favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $900. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Lone Star Housing

Lone Star has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lone Star, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLone Star Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lone Star Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Lone Star, TX

Comparing Lone Star 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime22
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