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Winnsboro, TX


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Winnsboro, Texas

Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood county, is 41 miles N of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 88 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 3,584.

The People and Families of Winnsboro

In Winnsboro, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Winnsboro live by themselves.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities. Winnsboro benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winnsboro had a median family income of $37,286.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Winnsboro ($1,895). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Winnsboro Housing

About 64% of housing units in Winnsboro are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winnsboro, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Winnsboro Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Winnsboro Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Winnsboro, TX

Comparing Winnsboro 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity105
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime68

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