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Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda county, is 48 miles E of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 89 miles SW of Houston, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 5,153 people lived in Palacios.
In Palacios, about 55% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.
Approximately 43% of Palacios is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.
Palacios is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Palacios had a median family income of $35,518.
Palacios residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 69% of living spaces in Palacios are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.
In Palacios, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Palacios is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).
Comparing Palacios to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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