Lucas, TX

Lucas, Texas

There are an estimated 2,890 people in Lucas.

The People and Families of Lucas

In Lucas, about 78% of adults are married. Many folks in Lucas are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lucas had a median family income of $101,014. Lucas has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Lucas living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Lucas.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Lucas. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lucas Housing

Approximately 94% of housing in Lucas is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Lucas, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lucas, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Lucas, TX

Comparing Lucas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Lucas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lucas residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Lucas Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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