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Lufkin, TX


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Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina county, is 77 miles SE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 32,709.

The People and Families of Lufkin

In Lufkin, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 40% of Lufkin is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

The government tells us that Lufkin features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lufkin had a median family income of $40,591.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lufkin residents, with $41,105. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lufkin Housing

In Lufkin, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Lufkin, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Lufkin is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lufkin Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lufkin Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lufkin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lufkin, TX

Comparing Lufkin 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 Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime21

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