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Shallowater, TX


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Shallowater, Texas

Shallowater, Texas, in Lubbock county, is 11 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 278 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lubbock metropolitan area. Shallowater contains a population of approximately 2,086.

The People and Families of Shallowater

In Shallowater, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shallowater, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shallowater had a median family income of $44,491.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Shallowater.

Shallowater Housing

Shallowater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shallowater, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Shallowater Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Shallowater, TX

Comparing Shallowater 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 Diversity83
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime45
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