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Pilot Point, Texas

Pilot Point, Texas, in Denton county, is 16 miles NE of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 42 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 3,538.

The People and Families of Pilot Point

In Pilot Point, about 56% of adults are married. Pilot Point has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Unlike most cities, Pilot Point has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pilot Point had a median family income of $47,097.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pilot Point favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Pilot Point Housing

Pilot Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Pilot Point, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Pilot Point -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPilot Point Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pilot Point Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pilot Point Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pilot Point, TX

Comparing Pilot Point 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 Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime46
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