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Nixon, TX


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Nixon, Texas

Nixon, Texas, in Gonzales county, is 45 miles E of San Antonio, Texas. The city is home to some 2,186 residents.

The People and Families of Nixon

In Nixon, about 44% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Nixon tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nixon had a median family income of $25,139.

Nixon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Nixon was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Nixon you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Nixon, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNixon Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNixon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Nixon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Nixon, TX

Comparing Nixon 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 Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone45
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