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Pantego, TX


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Pantego, Texas

Pantego, Texas is 3 miles SW of Arlington, Texas. It is in Tarrant county. The population of the town is 2,318.

The People and Families of Pantego

In Pantego, about 64% of adults are married. Pantego, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pantego had a median family income of $71,938. Pantego is one of the richer towns in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Pantego. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Pantego work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Pantego political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Pantego Housing

Of the housing in Pantego, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Pantego, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pantego Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pantego College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pantego People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pantego Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Pantego Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pantego Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pantego Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Pantego, TX

Comparing Pantego 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime12
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