Friendswood is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas, partially in Galveston County and Harris County, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 29,037. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TX county maps by Seth Ilys. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None. ... Galveston County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Location in the state of Texas Formed Seat Houston Area  - Total  - Water 4,604 km² (1,778 mi²) 127 km² (49 mi²) 2. ... The Houston Metropolitan Area consists of eight counties in Texas. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ...

History

Friendswood was founded in 1895 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The Religious Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers or Friends) is a loose knit religious or spiritual movement founded in England in the 17th century by people who were dissatisfied with the existing denominations and sects of Christianity. ...

Geography

Friendswood is located at 29°30'45" North, 95°11'53" West (29.512532, -95.197933)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.4 km² (21.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 29,037 people, 10,107 households, and 8,085 families residing in the city. The population density is 533.4/km² (1,381.2/mi²). There are 10,405 housing units at an average density of 191.1/km² (495.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.09% White, 2.70% African American, 0.40% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.79% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 8.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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. ... 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. ...

There are 10,107 households out of which 43.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% are non-families. 17.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.23. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $69,384, and the median income for a family is $77,293. Males have a median income of $60,304 versus $35,447 for females. The per capita income for the city is $28,615. 3.3% of the population and 2.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

Pupils in test attend schools in either Friendswood Independent School District or Clear Creek Independent School District. Friendswood ISD students continue on to Friendswood High School. Friendswood Independent school district is the only school district for the city of Friendwood south of Houston. ... Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) is a school district based in League City, Texas. ... Friendswood High School is located in Friendswood, Texas. ...

The Friendswood Public Library [1] serves Friendswood. The Harris County portion is also served by the Harris County Public Library system. The Harris County Public Library West University Branch and the West University Place Recreation Center, both located in West University Place, Texas Harris County Public Library is a public library system operated in Harris County, Texas. ...

External links

• City of Friendswood Online

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