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Van, Texas

Van, Texas, in Van Zandt county, is 23 miles NW of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 70 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 2,362 residents.

The People and Families of Van

In Van, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van had a median family income of $38,864.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Van. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Van Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Van was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Van, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Van, TX

Comparing Van 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
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime57
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