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Monahans, TX


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Monahans, Texas

Monahans, Texas, in Ward county, is 35 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 211 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city is home to some 6,821 residents.

The People and Families of Monahans

In Monahans, about 59% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Monahans is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Monahans is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monahans had a median family income of $36,726.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Monahans. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Monahans Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Monahans was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Monahans, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMonahans Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Monahans Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Monahans Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Monahans Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Monahans Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Monahans, TX

Comparing Monahans 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime44

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