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Tulia, TX


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Tulia, Texas

Tulia, Texas, in Swisher county, is 47 miles S of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 248 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 5,117.

The People and Families of Tulia

In Tulia, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 34% of Tulia is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Tulia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tulia had a median family income of $32,415.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Tulia residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Tulia Housing

In Tulia, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Tulia, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTulia Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Tulia Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tulia Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Tulia Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Tulia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tulia, TX

Comparing Tulia 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime33

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