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Nocona, TX


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Nocona, Texas

Nocona, Texas, in Montague county, is 45 miles E of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 77 miles N of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 3,198 people lived in Nocona.

The People and Families of Nocona

In Nocona, about 53% of adults are married.

In Nocona, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nocona had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Nocona residents donated more money ($6,460) 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.

Nocona Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Nocona are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. In general, Nocona offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Nocona, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Nocona Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Nocona, TX

Comparing Nocona 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime57

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