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Petrolia, TX


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Petrolia, Texas

Petrolia, Texas, in Clay county, is 16 miles NE of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 103 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 782.

The People and Families of Petrolia

In Petrolia, about 57% of adults are married.

Petrolia has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Petrolia had a median family income of $31,250.

Petrolia Housing

Petrolia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Petrolia, 98% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Petrolia, TX

Comparing Petrolia 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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