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Tool, TX


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Tool, Texas

Tool has a population of 2,275.

The People and Families of Tool

In Tool, about 58% of adults are married.

Tool benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tool had a median family income of $37,396. An unusual characteristic of Tool is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tool ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tool Housing

About 85% of housing units in Tool are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Tool tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Tool, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Tool, TX

Comparing Tool 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime22
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