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Sinton, TX


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Sinton, Texas

Sinton, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 17 miles NW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. Sinton contains a population of approximately 5,676.

The People and Families of Sinton

In Sinton, about 47% of adults are married. Sinton has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 27% of Sinton is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Sinton has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sinton had a median family income of $32,266.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Sinton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Sinton Housing

Sinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sinton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySinton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sinton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sinton, TX

Comparing Sinton 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income13
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime33

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