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Premont, TX


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Premont, Texas

Premont, Texas, in Jim Wells county, is 54 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 2,772.

The People and Families of Premont

In Premont, about 55% of adults are married. Premont has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Premont had a median family income of $27,917. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Premont.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Premont favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Premont Housing

Premont has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Premont, 89% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Premont do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Premont Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Premont Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Premont, TX

Comparing Premont 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 Diversity95
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime57
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