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Ralls, TX


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Ralls, Texas

Ralls, Texas, in Crosby county, is 27 miles E of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 244 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. There are an estimated 2,252 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ralls

In Ralls, about 59% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Ralls, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ralls had a median family income of $26,739.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($900) in Ralls. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ralls Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Ralls is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Ralls.

Commuting

In Ralls, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRalls Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ralls Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ralls, TX

Comparing Ralls 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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