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Nevada, Texas

Nevada, Texas, in Collin county, is 17 miles SE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 563 people lived in Nevada.

The People and Families of Nevada

In Nevada, about 64% of adults are married. Nevada 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). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nevada had a median family income of $49,688. The bulk of the population of Nevada is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Nevada residents donated more money ($250) 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.

Nevada Housing

An estimated 90% of living spaces in Nevada are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Nevada, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Nevada Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Nevada Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Nevada, TX

Comparing Nevada 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 Diversity95
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone12
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