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Overton, TX


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Overton, Texas

Overton, Texas is 19 miles E of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 112 miles E of Dallas, Texas. It is in Rusk county. The population of the city is 2,350.

The People and Families of Overton

In Overton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Overton had a median family income of $34,662.

Political Inclinations

Among Overton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Overton Housing

Of the housing in Overton, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Overton, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Overton Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Overton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Overton, TX

Comparing Overton 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
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime56
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