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Sundown, TX


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Sundown, Texas

Sundown, Texas, in Hockley county, is 37 miles W of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 260 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 1,505.

The People and Families of Sundown

In Sundown, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Sundown people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sundown had a median family income of $35,991.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sundown Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Sundown. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Sundown?

Commuting

In Sundown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sundown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Sundown Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sundown, TX

Comparing Sundown 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 Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone23
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