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Encyclopedia > Brookshire, Texas

Brookshire is a city in Waller County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,450 at the 2000 census. Waller County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...

Location of Brookshire, Texas

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Geography

Brookshire is located at 29°47′1″N, 95°57′16″W (29.783737, -95.954325)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,450 people, 1,138 households, and 823 families residing in the city. The population density was 379.5/km² (983.2/mi²). There were 1,257 housing units at an average density of 138.3/km² (358.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 32.67% White, 38.20% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 26.09% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.16% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

Brookshire, Texas welcome sign.
Brookshire, Texas welcome sign.

There were 1,138 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.6% 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 3.03 and the average family size was 3.56. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $29,461, and the median income for a family was $32,017. Males had a median income of $25,032 versus $18,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,235. About 14.5% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. The Cletus Brown family has been a major contributor to the area. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

The City of Brookshire is served by the Royal Independent School District. Chevron Food Mart on I 10 is the largest and the most popular business run by Johnny and has contributed large funds for school football and cheerleaders team. Royal Independent School District is a public school district based in Pattison, Texas (USA). ...


Postal service

The United States Postal Service operates the Brookshire Post Office at 4115 5th Street, 77423-9998. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States government (see 39 U.S.C. Â§ 201) responsible for providing postal service in the U.S. Within the United States, it is colloquially referred to simply as the post office. ...


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Handbook of Texas Online - BROOKSHIRE, TX (400 words)
Brookshire is on U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate Highway 10 in southern Waller County thirty miles west of Houston.
Although cotton remained king in Brookshire in 1900, the crop's economic significance diminished over the next three decades because of falling cotton prices and the demand for farm labor in the lucrative war industries.
Brookshire's population was 1,250 in 1920, then fluctuated over the next two decades, then steadily increased through the 1980s.
Handbook of Texas Online: (412 words)
Brookshire is on U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate Highway 10 in southern Waller County thirty miles west of Houston.
Although cotton remained king in Brookshire in 1900, the crop's economic significance diminished over the next three decades because of falling cotton prices and the demand for farm labor in the lucrative war industries.
Brookshire's population was 1,250 in 1920, then fluctuated over the next two decades, then steadily increased through the 1980s.
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