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Olney, Texas, in Young county, is 40 miles S of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 94 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 3,396.
In Olney, about 53% of adults are married. Olney offers a lot of one-person housing.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Olney if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Olney had a median family income of $29,274.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Olney. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Olney?
In Olney, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Olney, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Olney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Olney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing |  | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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