Angleton, Texas
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Geography
Angleton is located at (29.166478, -95.428122)[Geographic references#1GR1].According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.19%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 18,130 people, 6,508 households, and 4,894 families residing in the city. The population density was 662.9/km² (1,716.3/mi²). There were 7,220 housing units at an average density of 264.0/km² (683.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.21% White, 11.38% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.63% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.19% of the population.There were 6,508 households out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,184, and the median income for a family was $50,019. Males had a median income of $39,711 versus $23,508 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,915. About 8.9% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Schools are operated by the Angleton Independent School District. NoGrade K
- Early Childhood Center
Grades 1-4
- Northside Elementary
- Southside Elementary
- Eastside Elementary
- Westside Elementary
- Rancho Isabella
Grades 5-6
- Angleton Middle School
Grades 7-8
- Angleton Intermediate School
Grades 9-12
- Angleton High Schools
Misc. Facts
- Hosts the Brazoria County Fair, which is considered the largest county fair in Texas.
- A large statues of Stephen F. Austin is featured just inside city limits.
External links
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