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Lyford, TX


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Lyford, Texas

Lyford, Texas, in Willacy county, is 16 miles N of Harlingen, Texas (center to center) and 99 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. There are 1,973 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Lyford

In Lyford, about 56% of adults are married. When people think of Lyford, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Lyford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyford had a median family income of $26,985.

Political Inclinations

Lyford folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lyford Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lyford that were owner-occupied was 83%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Lyford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lyford Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lyford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lyford, TX

Comparing Lyford 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 Old98
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone12
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