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Port Lavaca, TX


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Port Lavaca, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun county, is 26 miles SE of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. There are 12,035 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Port Lavaca

In Port Lavaca, about 56% of adults are married. The faces of Port Lavaca are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Males are more numerous in Port Lavaca than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Lavaca had a median family income of $38,250.

Political Inclinations

Port Lavaca folks tended to give their money ($7,785) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Port Lavaca Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Lavaca that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Port Lavaca, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Port Lavaca Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Port Lavaca Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Port Lavaca, TX

Comparing Port Lavaca 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 Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men25
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime45

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