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Olton, Texas, in Lamb county, is 45 miles N of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 264 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 2,288.
In Olton, about 58% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Olton, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Olton had a median family income of $25,926.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Olton residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Olton, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Olton, 96% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Olton is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Olton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Olton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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