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Muleshoe, TX


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Muleshoe, Texas

Muleshoe, Texas, in Bailey county, is 67 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 231 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are 4,530 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Muleshoe

In Muleshoe, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muleshoe had a median family income of $31,969.

Political Inclinations

Muleshoe folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Muleshoe Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Muleshoe that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Muleshoe, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Muleshoe Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Muleshoe Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Muleshoe, TX

Comparing Muleshoe 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 Old109
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime46

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