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Texas City, Texas

Texas City, Texas, in Galveston county, is 8 miles NW of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 38 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 41,521 people in Texas City.

The People and Families of Texas City

In Texas City, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 39% of Texas City is non-white. In Texas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Texas City has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Texas City had a median family income of $42,393.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Texas City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Texas City Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Texas City is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Texas City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTexas City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Texas City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Texas City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Texas City, TX

Comparing Texas City 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
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use29
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone56

Crime

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

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