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Madisonville, TX


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Madisonville, Texas

Madisonville, Texas, in Madison county, is 33 miles NE of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 88 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 4,159.

The People and Families of Madisonville

In Madisonville, about 46% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 43% of Madisonville is non-white. Madisonville boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madisonville had a median family income of $29,077.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Madisonville ($820). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Madisonville Housing

About 64% of housing units in Madisonville are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Madisonville, 91% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Madisonville, TX

Comparing Madisonville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime22

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