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Wolfforth, TX


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Wolfforth, Texas

Wolfforth, Texas, in Lubbock county, is 10 miles SW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 276 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. Part of the surrounding Lubbock metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Wolfforth is home to some 2,554 residents.

The People and Families of Wolfforth

In Wolfforth, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Wolfforth are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wolfforth had a median family income of $40,694. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Wolfforth.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,010) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wolfforth. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Wolfforth Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Wolfforth was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Wolfforth, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Wolfforth Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wolfforth Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wolfforth, TX

Comparing Wolfforth 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 Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime45
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