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Van Alstyne, Texas, in Grayson county, is 15 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 45 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Van Alstyne has a population of 2,502.
In Van Alstyne, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Van Alstyne had a median family income of $45,188.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Van Alstyne residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Van Alstyne, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Van Alstyne, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Van Alstyne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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