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Venus, TX


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Venus, Texas

Venus, Texas is 20 miles S of Arlington, Texas. It is in Johnson county. The population of the town is 910.

The People and Families of Venus

In Venus, about 64% of adults are married. Venus, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Venus.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Venus had a median family income of $48,906.

Political Inclinations

Among Venus political contributors, Ralph Nader was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Venus Housing

Of the housing in Venus, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Venus offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Venus, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Venus Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Venus Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Venus, TX

Comparing Venus 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
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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