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Yoakum, Texas, in Lavaca county, is 34 miles N of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 76 miles SE of Austin, Texas. About 5,731 people people live in Yoakum.
In Yoakum, about 52% of adults are married. The people of Yoakum spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
Approximately 27% of Yoakum is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.
In 2000, Yoakum had a median family income of $30,556.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($750) in Yoakum than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Yoakum, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.
In Yoakum, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Yoakum, people like to walk or ride bicycles.
Yoakum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Yoakum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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