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Throckmorton, TX


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Throckmorton, Texas

Throckmorton, Texas, in Throckmorton county, is 59 miles NE of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 112 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. There are 905 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Throckmorton

In Throckmorton, about 63% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Throckmorton than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Throckmorton had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

Throckmorton folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Throckmorton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Throckmorton that were owner-occupied was 79%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Throckmorton has going for it.

Commuting

In Throckmorton, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Throckmorton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Throckmorton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Throckmorton, TX

Comparing Throckmorton 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
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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