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Rogers, TX


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Rogers, Texas

Rogers, Texas, in Bell county, is 13 miles SE of Temple, Texas (center to center) and 55 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The town is in the Killeen - Temple area. There are 1,117 residents in Rogers.

The People and Families of Rogers

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogers had a median family income of $38,274.

Political Inclinations

Rogers folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Rogers Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rogers that were owner-occupied was 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Rogers has going for it.

Commuting

In Rogers, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRogers Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rogers Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rogers, TX

Comparing Rogers 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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