Angleton, Texas Information
Angleton is a city in and the county seat[4] of Brazoria County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. Angleton lies at the intersection of State Highway 288, State Highway 35, and the Union Pacific Railroad. The population was 18,130 at the 2000 census. Angleton is in the 14th congressional district,[5] and is represented by Congressman Ron Paul.
Contents |
History
Angleton was founded in 1890 near the center of Brazoria County and named for the wife of the general manager of the Velasco Terminal Railway.[6] A bitter rivalry emerged between the town and nearby Brazoria for the location of the county seat; Angleton was chosen as the seat in 1896 and re-chosen by county-wide election in 1913. The town was incorporated on November 12, 1912.
As the county seat, Angleton hosts the Brazoria County Fair every October; it is considered Texas's largest county fair.[7]
Geography
Angleton is located at 29°9′59″N 95°25′41″W / 29.16639°N 95.42806°W (29.166478, -95.428122)[8].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.64 square miles (27.4 km²), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 18,130 people, 6,508 households, and 4,894 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,716.3 people per square mile (662.9/km²). There were 7,220 housing units at an average density of 683.5/sq mi (264.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% White, 23.19% Hispanic or Latino, 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. 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.
Government and infrastructure
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Angleton District Parole Office in Angleton.[9] In addition the TDCJ Wayne Scott Unit is located in an unincorporated area near Angleton.[10][11]
The United States Postal Service operates the Angleton Post Office.[12]
Education
Schools are operated by the Angleton Independent School District.
The Angleton Library and the Brazoria County Historical Museum Library are a part of the Brazoria County Library System.
Transportation
Greyhound Bus Lines operates the Angleton Station at Ocampos-Mexican Restaurant.[13]
Brazoria County Airport serves Angleton.
Notable residents
- Keith Toston, running back for the St. Louis Rams[14]
- Quentin Jammer, cornerback for the San Diego Chargers[15]
- Ahmard Hall, fullback for the Tennessee Titans[16]
- Gilbert Gardner, linebacker for the Detroit Lions[17]
- Ray Willis, offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks[18]
- Emmitt Thomas, hall of fame cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs[19]
References
- ^ "US Census Bureau Population Finder: Angleton city, TX". factfinder.census.gov. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=angleton&_cityTown=angleton&_state=04000US48&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ . National Association of Counties. . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Congressional District 14". nationalatlas.gov. http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/tx14_109.gif. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ Angleton from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Handbook of Texas Online: Angleton, Texas". tshaonline.org. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/AA/hea4.html. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Parole Division Region III." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 15, 2010.
- ^ Isensee, Bridie. "TDCJ makes overtime changes." Brazosport Facts. Wednesday August 13, 2003. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.
- ^ "SCOTT (RV)." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Accessed September 12, 2008.
- ^ "Post Office Location - ANGLETON." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 10, 2010.
- ^ "Angleton, Texas". greyhound.com. http://www.greyhound.com/scripts/en/TicketCenter/terminal.asp?city=683540. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=13653
- ^ "Quentin Jammer Bio". espndb.go.com. http://espndb.go.com/nfl/draft/player/profile/_/playerId/3907/quentin-jammer. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "NFL Football Players". sportsdirect.usatoday.com. http://sportsdirect.usatoday.com/football/nfl-players.aspx?page=/data/nfl/players/player13891.html. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "Gilbert Gardner - Stats, Bio". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/6828/index.html. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "Ray Willis, OT, Florida State". usatoday.com. 2005-05-18. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/Willis,Ray-OT-Florida%20State.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ Chris, Conetzkey (2008-08-01). "Cornerback Emmitt Thomas: In the words of...". sports.espn.go.com. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/halloffame08/news/story?id=3502179. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
){kind=link}
Kitty Kat Cobbler
External links
| Houston portal |
- City of Angleton
- Angleton Volunteer Fire Department
- Angleton from the Handbook of Texas Online
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Categories: Brazoria County, Texas | Cities in Texas | County seats in Texas | Greater Houston
|