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Seminole, TX


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Seminole, Texas

Seminole, Texas, in Gaines county, is 59 miles NW of Midland, Texas (center to center) and 234 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 5,910.

The People and Families of Seminole

In Seminole, about 64% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Seminole.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seminole had a median family income of $36,019.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Seminole favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Seminole.

Seminole Housing

Seminole has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Seminole, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Seminole can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySeminole Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Seminole Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Seminole Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Seminole Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Seminole Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Seminole, TX

Comparing Seminole 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99

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