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Tahoka, TX


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Tahoka, Texas

Tahoka, Texas, in Lynn county, is 28 miles S of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 261 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 2,910.

The People and Families of Tahoka

In Tahoka, about 59% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 25% of Tahoka is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tahoka had a median family income of $30,200.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tahoka ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tahoka Housing

About 75% of housing units in Tahoka are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Tahoka, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Tahoka than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTahoka Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Tahoka Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Tahoka Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tahoka, TX

Comparing Tahoka 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
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime57
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