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Murchison, TX


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Murchison, Texas

Murchison, Texas, in Henderson county, is 26 miles W of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 70 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is in the Dallas area. There are 592 residents in Murchison.

The People and Families of Murchison

In Murchison, about 64% of adults are married. When people think of Murchison, 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 Murchison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Murchison had a median family income of $36,071. Lots of residents of Murchison prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Murchison Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Murchison that were owner-occupied was 82%.

Commuting

In Murchison, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Murchison, TX

Comparing Murchison 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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