Bryson, Texas

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Population in July 2008: 513. Population change since 2000: -2.8%

Males: 246	(48.1%)
Females: 267	(51.9%)

Median resident age:	37.8 years
Texas median age:	32.3 years

Zip codes: 76427.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,368 (it was $26,071 in 2000)

Bryson:	$36,368
Texas:	$47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,886

Bryson:	$17,886
Texas:	$23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $56,013 (it was $30,500 in 2000)

Bryson:	$56,013
Texas:	$120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $53,308; Detached houses: $57,185; Mobile homes: $13,571; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Bryson:

White Non-Hispanic (92.2%)
American Indian (4.7%)
Two or more races (2.7%)
Hispanic (1.7%)
Black (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Bryson: 71.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (27.7%), English (9.3%), Irish (7.4%), German (4.5%), Dutch (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.24 square miles.

Population density: 414 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Bryson

High school or higher: 66.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
Unemployed: 2.5%
Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bryson city

Never married: 16.3%
Now married: 57.6%
Separated: 1.6%
Widowed: 7.9%
Divorced: 16.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.0%
Texas:	13.9%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Bryson:	1.3% ($387)
Texas:	1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (51.5 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (67.8 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (96.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Graham, TX (3.4 miles ), Jacksboro, TX (3.7 miles ), Jean-Loving, TX (3.7 miles ), Graford, TX (4.2 miles ), Perrin, TX (4.5 miles ), Newcastle, TX (4.5 miles ), Olney, TX (5.1 miles ), Windthorst, TX (5.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 0 buildings
1997: 0 buildings
1998: 0 buildings
1999: 0 buildings
2000: 0 buildings
2001: 0 buildings
2002: 0 buildings
2003: 0 buildings
2004: 0 buildings
2005: 0 buildings
2006: 0 buildings
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 33.16 N, Longitude: 98.39 W

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: +13 (+2.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Mining (23%)
Construction (18%)
Public administration (11%)
Wood products (4%)
Petroleum and coal products (4%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)
Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (25%)
Educational services (14%)
Public administration (9%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
Construction (7%)
Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (5%)
Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Electricians (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)

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Average climate in Bryson, Texas

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Bryson-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1951, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Bryson city center killed 2 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1979, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Bryson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from Bryson center
On 6/8/2004 at 00:15:09, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/31/2002 at 09:57:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from Bryson center
On 4/5/2006 at 18:46:23, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bryson:

GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; GRAHAM, TX)
FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; JACKSBORO, TX)
HAMILTON HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; OLNEY, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Bryson, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bryson:

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 6,068)
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 70 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,253)
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,403)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 74 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 21,673)

Public high school in Bryson:

BRYSON SCHOOL (Students: 286; Location: 309 MCCLOUD ST; Grades: EE-12; Our rating: 46)

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Park in Bryson: Cowboy Field (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Texas:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	66.2%
Whole state:	71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	2.7%
Whole state:	4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	17.4%
Whole state:	15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	7.2%
Whole state:	6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bryson, TX

Bryson compared to Texas state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Bryson (2009 data):

First National Bank in Graham: Bryson Branch at Highway 380 (South Side), branch established on 1997-08-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $220.7 mil, Deposits: $182.9 mil, headquarters in Graham, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First Graham Bancorp, Inc.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Jack County Texas:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (72%) Electricity (19%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%) No fuel used (2%) Wood (1%)

Religion statistics for Bryson

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Catholic Church
Adherents	63.4%	10.4%	6.2%	4.4%	4.3%
Congregations	40.0%	13.3%	13.3%	3.3%	3.3%

Name	Assemblies of God	Baptist Missionary Association of America	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Episcopal Church	Other religions
Adherents	4.2%	3.8%	1.6%	1.0%	0.8%
Congregations	13.3%	3.3%	3.3%	3.3%	3.3%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration	0	$0		1	$1,044
Sewerage	1	$1,600	$19,200	0	$0
Water Supply	1	$2,750	$33,000	0	$0
Totals for Government	2	$4,350	$26,100	1	$1,044

8.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.93%
Texas average:	8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Tarrant County, TX	1.02% ($41,160 average AGI)
from Young County, TX	0.82% ($24,550)
from Denton County, TX	0.61% ($30,467)

8.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($54,434 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.67%
Texas average:	7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Parker County, TX	1.02% ($57,880 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX	1.02% ($31,320)
to Wise County, TX	0.94% ($51,696)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bryson:

KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
KSWA (1330 AM; 1 kW; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bryson:

KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
K220EZ (91.9 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
KWKQ (94.7 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)

Bryson fatal accident list:
Aug 31, 1982 08:50 AM, Fm1191, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 18, 1981 06:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 19, 1975 03:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 26, 1975 09:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Arthur Patrick, 298 Dead End Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 100.6 m
Registrant: Lawton Communications, 6210 Nw Oak Ave, Lawton, OK 73505, Phone: (580) 536-2242, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Office On Dempsey St Int Of Depot St, Call Sign: KKU659, Licensee ID: L00148869
Assigned Frequencies : 48.3000 MHz
Grant Date: 12/16/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2014
Registrant: Texas New Mexico Power Company, 4100 International Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109, Phone: (817) 731-0099

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

Pitts Mountain, 2.5 Mi E Of State Rd 1191 And 8 Mi S Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WNEF571, Licensee ID: L00004077
Assigned Frequencies : 6825.00 MHz, 6830.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz
Grant Date: 02/23/2001, Expiration Date: 04/25/2011
Registrant: Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc, 2404 Lasalle Ave, Waco, TX 76702-2585, Phone: (254) 750-6385, Fax: (254) 750-6590, Email:

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: COMMAND-AIRE 3C-3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 583E , Serial Number: 607, Year manufactured: 1929, Airworthiness Date: 07/19/1996
Registrant (Individual): A L Knowles, Po Box 336, Bryson, TX 76427

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 2

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