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Mertzon, TX


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Mertzon, Texas

Mertzon, Texas, in Irion county, is 26 miles SW of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 188 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 839 people lived in Mertzon.

The People and Families of Mertzon

In Mertzon, about 65% of adults are married. Mertzon is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mertzon had a median family income of $40,417.

Political Inclinations

Mertzon residents donated more money ($2,950) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Mertzon Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Mertzon are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Mertzon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mertzon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mertzon, TX

Comparing Mertzon 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 Diversity94
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone35
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