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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.0%), Retail trade (13.1%), Manufacturing (10.4%).
Type of workers:
Wood County, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Wood County, Texas:
Detached houses: $157,904Here: $157,904State: $170,389 Townhouses or other attached units: $135,072Here: $135,072State: $159,697 In 2-unit structures: $64,446Here: $64,446State: $140,401 In 3-to-4-unit structures: $60,501Here: $60,501State: $134,235 In 5-or-more-unit structures: $50,820Here: $50,820State: $158,654 Mobile homes: $46,562Here: $46,562State: $42,156 Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $141,136Here: $141,136State: $34,447
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 75.8% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 23.8%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wood County is $367 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $705 a month.
Cities in this county include: Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Alba, Yantis.
Neighboring counties: Camp County , Franklin County , Hopkins County , Rains County , Smith County , Upshur County , Van Zandt County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Wood County: J C Ranch (A), Camp Deer Run (B), Mount Enterprise (C), Carters Lookout (D), Clonts Ranch (E), Hawkins Camp (F), Collins Ferry (G), Hoard Siding (H), Kashmere Gardens Branch Library (I), Scenic Woods Regional Library (J), Fairmont Branch Library (K), Heights Branch Library (L), Kendall Branch Library (M), Salesmanship Boys Club (N), Kingwood Branch Library (O), High Meadows Branch Library (P), Robinson - Westchase Branch Library (Q), Walter Branch Library (R), Johnson Branch Library (S), Ring Branch Library (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Wood County include: Peron Church (A), Pilgrims Rest Number 2 Church (B), Pine Mills Church (C), Pine Springs Church (D), Pleasant Divide Church (E), Cedar Tree Church (F), Pleasant Ridge Church (G), Hepsibah Church (H), Enon Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Haney Cemetery (1), Smith Cemetery (2), Shiloh Cemetery (3), Sharp Cemetery (4), Searcy Cemetery (5), Roselawn Memorial Cemetery (6), Ray Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Wells Lake (A), Crane Lake (B), Bradford Lake (C), Tarkill Lake (D), Hannah Lake (E), Aley Wine Lake (F), Cedar Lake (G), Butler Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Watson Branch (A), Sand Springs Branch (B), Kintchloe Branch (C), Bell Branch (D), Webster Branch (E), Highland Pond Branch (F), Rock Creek (G), Wellon Creek (H), Rock Falls Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Park in Wood County: Page Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Notable locations in Wood County: J C Ranch (A), Camp Deer Run (B), Mount Enterprise (C), Carters Lookout (D), Clonts Ranch (E), Hawkins Camp (F), Collins Ferry (G), Hoard Siding (H), Kashmere Gardens Branch Library (I), Scenic Woods Regional Library (J), Fairmont Branch Library (K), Heights Branch Library (L), Kendall Branch Library (M), Salesmanship Boys Club (N), Kingwood Branch Library (O), High Meadows Branch Library (P), Robinson - Westchase Branch Library (Q), Walter Branch Library (R), Johnson Branch Library (S), Ring Branch Library (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Wood County include: Peron Church (A), Pilgrims Rest Number 2 Church (B), Pine Mills Church (C), Pine Springs Church (D), Pleasant Divide Church (E), Cedar Tree Church (F), Pleasant Ridge Church (G), Hepsibah Church (H), Enon Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Haney Cemetery (1), Smith Cemetery (2), Shiloh Cemetery (3), Sharp Cemetery (4), Searcy Cemetery (5), Roselawn Memorial Cemetery (6), Ray Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Wells Lake (A), Crane Lake (B), Bradford Lake (C), Tarkill Lake (D), Hannah Lake (E), Aley Wine Lake (F), Cedar Lake (G), Butler Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Watson Branch (A), Sand Springs Branch (B), Kintchloe Branch (C), Bell Branch (D), Webster Branch (E), Highland Pond Branch (F), Rock Creek (G), Wellon Creek (H), Rock Falls Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Wood County: Page Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 1,175 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 76.3% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
Number of foreign born residents: 1,379 (40% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 60.1%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Wood County with a mortgage: 3,432 (129 second mortgage, 166 home equity loan, 2 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 4,014
Adherents
Wood County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 4.2 times above overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 14 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 3/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Wood County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 44.5 miles away from Wood County centerOn 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.2 miles away from the county centerOn 4/22/2005 at 05:17:04, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from the county centerMagnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)
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Means of transportation to work
10.33% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,661 average adjusted gross income)
0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($255 average AGI)Wood County: 0.08%Texas average: 0.20% 7.80% relocated from other counties in Texas ($33,762 average AGI) 2.45% relocated from other states ($10,643 average AGI)Wood County: 2.45%Texas average: 3.06%
7.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,873 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries. 6.32% relocated to other counties in Texas ($25,269 average AGI) 1.27% relocated to other states ($4,604 average AGI)Wood County: 1.27%Texas average: 2.17%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.9 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.5 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.9
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 8.2 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 9.8
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 8,558 (7,518 aged, 1,040 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Household type by relationship
9,181 spouses, 9,052 children (7,850 natural, 272 adopted, 930 stepchildren), 758 grandchildren, 250 brothers or sisters, 183 parents, 393 other relatives, 469 non-relatives
Size of family households: 5,694 2-persons, 2,090 3-persons, 1,678 4-persons, 809 5-persons, 294 6-persons, 98 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 3,521 1-person, 367 2-persons, 21 3-persons, 6 4-persons.
94.5% of residents of Wood County speak English at home. 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% speak English very well, 26% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 8% don't speak English at all). 0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% speak English very well, 7% speak English well, 11% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (28% speak English very well, 52% speak English well, 20% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak other language at home (93% speak English very well, 7% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $239,345,000 ($5931 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $8,786,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $133,912,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $59,947,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $587,000 Federal grants: $37,055,000 Federal procurement contracts: $1,425,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $6,421,000 ($636,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $3,608,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $10,168,000 Federal Government insurance: $2,962,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 4.52 millions of gallons per day (92% from ground, 8% from surface)
55% of Wood County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 83% lived in Texas.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $47,000
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Parks & Recreation: $103,000
Housing & Community Development: $647,000
Police Protection: $1,434,000
Financial Administration: $1,429,000
General - Other: $1,365,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $1,363,000
Corrections - Other: $1,060,000
Central Staff Services: $718,000
General Public Buildings: $646,000
Fire Protection: $230,000
Health Services - Other: $147,000
Natural Resources - Other: $118,000
Parks & Recreation: $71,000
Welfare - Other: $37,000
Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $22,000
Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $14,000
Libraries: $10,000
Air Transportation: $5,000
General Support: $55,000
All Other: $13,000
Highways: $19,000
Interest Earnings: $282,000
Rents: $22,000
Financial Administration: $86,000
Natural Resource - Other: $34,000
Parks & Recreation: $14,000
General Public Building: $12,000
Corrections - Other: $9,000
Judicial: $6,000
All Other: $396,000
Highways: $263,000
Public Welfare: $27,000
Motor Vehicle License: $892,000
Total General Sales: $880,000
Motor Fuels Sales: $40,000
Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $18,000
NEC: $6,000
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