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Terrell, TX


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Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman county, is 19 miles E of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 30 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,606 people lived in Terrell.

The People and Families of Terrell

In Terrell, about 45% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Terrell without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 45% of Terrell is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Terrell had a median family income of $40,148.

Political Inclinations

Terrell residents donated more money ($10,800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Terrell Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Terrell are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Terrell, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Top 2%trophyTerrell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Terrell, TX

Comparing Terrell 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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