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Seagraves, TX


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Seagraves, Texas

Seagraves, Texas, in Gaines county, is 60 miles SW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 243 miles E of El Paso, Texas. There are an estimated 2,334 people in the city.

The People and Families of Seagraves

In Seagraves, about 63% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Seagraves, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Seagraves. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 33% of Seagraves is non-white. In Texas, Seagraves is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seagraves had a median family income of $30,707.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($450) in Seagraves. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Seagraves.

Seagraves Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Seagraves 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 Seagraves.

Commuting

In Seagraves, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySeagraves Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySeagraves Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Seagraves Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Seagraves Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Seagraves Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Seagraves, TX

Comparing Seagraves 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime78
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