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Stephenville, TX


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Stephenville, Texas

Stephenville, Texas, in Erath county, is 62 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 14,921.

The People and Families of Stephenville

In Stephenville, about 43% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Stephenville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stephenville had a median family income of $40,115. To its credit, the people in Stephenville value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stephenville ($8,875). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stephenville Housing

About 52% of housing units in Stephenville are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Stephenville, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Stephenville are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stephenville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stephenville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Stephenville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Stephenville, TX

Comparing Stephenville 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
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime44

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