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Tuscola, TX


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Tuscola, Texas

Tuscola, Texas, in Taylor county, is 17 miles S of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 148 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is considered part of the Abilene metropolitan area. Tuscola has a population of 714.

The People and Families of Tuscola

In Tuscola, about 66% of adults are married. Tuscola is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tuscola had a median family income of $42,396. Tuscola finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

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

Tuscola Housing

About 79% of housing units in Tuscola are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Tuscola, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Tuscola. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Tuscola Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tuscola, TX

Comparing Tuscola 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
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity61
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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