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Pottsboro, TX


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Pottsboro, Texas

Pottsboro, Texas, in Grayson county, is 39 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 67 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Pottsboro contains a population of approximately 1,579.

The People and Families of Pottsboro

In Pottsboro, about 62% of adults are married. Pottsboro has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pottsboro had a median family income of $49,643.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pottsboro favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pottsboro Housing

Pottsboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Pottsboro, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Pottsboro, TX

Comparing Pottsboro 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 Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity41
Age of the Population36
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime21
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