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Vega, Texas

Vega, Texas, in Oldham county, is 33 miles W of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 239 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 936.

The People and Families of Vega

In Vega, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vega had a median family income of $35,227.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Vega Housing

About 78% of housing units in Vega are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Vega, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Vega, TX

Comparing Vega 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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