Overton, TX Profile
Overton, TX, population 2,383, is located
in Texas's Rusk county,
about 73.8 miles from Shreveport and 100.5 miles from Mesquite.
Through the 90's Overton's population has grown by about 12%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Overton has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 Overton's population has grown by about 4%.
Overton's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
Texas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Overton tend to be much lower than Texas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 79% |
| African American | 18% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,350 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,321 | -1.23% |
| 2002 | 2,303 | -0.78% |
| 2003 | 2,290 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 2,302 | 0.52% |
| 2005 | 2,296 | -0.26% |
| 2006 | 2,321 | 1.09% |
| 2007 | 2,350 | 1.25% |
| 2008 | 2,371 | 0.89% |
| 2009 | 2,383 | 0.51% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,098 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 83 |
| 2002 | 122 |
| 2003 | 169 |
| 2004 | 256 |
| 2005 | 127 |
| 2006 | 209 |
| 2007 | 1,498 |
| 2008 | 508 |
| 2009 | 336 |
| 2010 | 378 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| 2008 |
0 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,623 |
| 2002 | 2,077 |
| 2003 | 1,097 |
| 2004 | 1,752 |
| 2005 | 1,444 |
| 2006 | 1,382 |
| 2007 | 2,225 |
| 2008 | 2,119 |
| 2009 | 2,562 |
| 2010 | 2,018 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
13 |
26 |
0 |
| 2002 |
27 |
22 |
2 |
| 2003 |
15 |
11 |
0 |
| 2004 |
21 |
18 |
2 |
| 2005 |
14 |
20 |
0 |
| 2006 |
5 |
27 |
1 |
| 2007 |
18 |
33 |
1 |
| 2008 |
11 |
36 |
3 |
| 2009 |
16 |
43 |
2 |
| 2010 |
20 |
26 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 489 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6.7 Square Miles |
