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Trinidad, TX


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Trinidad, Texas

Trinidad, Texas, in Henderson county, is 48 miles W of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 61 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. Trinidad has a population of 1,091.

The People and Families of Trinidad

In Trinidad, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trinidad had a median family income of $35,568.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Trinidad residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Trinidad Housing

In Trinidad, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Trinidad.

Commuting

In Trinidad, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTrinidad Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Trinidad Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Trinidad, TX

Comparing Trinidad 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 Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built63
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