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Waxahachie, TX


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Waxahachie, Texas

Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis county, is 26 miles S of Grand Prairie, Texas (center to center) and 28 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. Waxahachie has a population of 21,426.

The People and Families of Waxahachie

In Waxahachie, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Waxahachie is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Waxahachie.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waxahachie had a median family income of $50,048.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Waxahachie residents, with $10,220. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Waxahachie Housing

In Waxahachie, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Waxahachie, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWaxahachie Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Waxahachie Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Waxahachie, TX

Comparing Waxahachie 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime33

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