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Midlothian, TX


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Midlothian, Texas

Midlothian, Texas, in Ellis county, is 18 miles S of Grand Prairie, Texas (center to center) and 18 miles S of Arlington, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Dallas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,480 people in Midlothian.

The People and Families of Midlothian

In Midlothian, about 62% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Midlothian, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Midlothian. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Midlothian than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Midlothian had a median family income of $55,055. Midlothian has more than its share of wealthy families and people. You won't find a lot of people in the city living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,450) in Midlothian. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Midlothian Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Midlothian is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Midlothian, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Midlothian.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Midlothian Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Midlothian Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Midlothian Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Midlothian, TX

Comparing Midlothian 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times33
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime44

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