Needville, Texas facts for kids
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Needville, Texas
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"The Home of Friendly People"
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Location of Needville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,823 |
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3,103 |
| • Density | 1,545.32/sq mi (596.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77461
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-50628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342402 |
Needville is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is within the Houston–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 2,823 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Needville is located in southern Fort Bend County at 29°23′54″N 95°50′24″W / 29.398232°N 95.839880°W (29.398232, -95.839880). Texas State Highway 36 passes through the city, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to Rosenberg and southeast 21 miles (34 km) to West Columbia. Downtown Houston is 41 miles (66 km) to the northeast. Farm to Market Road 360 starts at SH 36 and heads northwest to Beasley, while Farm to Market Road 1236 goes southwest then southeast. Needville-Fairchilds Road connects with the community of Fairchilds to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Needville has a total area of 1.72 square miles (4.46 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| 1950 | 609 | — | |
| 1960 | 861 | 41.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,024 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,417 | 38.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,199 | 55.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,609 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,823 | 8.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 3,103 | 9.9% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 2,609 people, 926 households, and 688 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,532.5 people per square mile (592.6/km2). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 575.1 per square mile (222.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.09% White, 13.19% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 10.23% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.96% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,202, and the median income for a family was $48,824. Males had a median income of $35,200 versus $26,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,802. About 8.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.
Needville's name
August Schendel founded the town of Schendelville in 1891. In 1894, he applied for a post office using the name "Needmore" as a joke, since they always needed more of everything. Due to Needmore, Texas already existing, the post office amended the name to "Needville".
Events
- The Needville Harvest Festival, founded in 1983, is held every October. The festival is organized by NHF, Inc. to draw visitors to Needville in the hope of stimulating local business, to raise funds for community development, and to fund annual scholarships for local high school students. 2006 performance by Aaron Watson.
- The Needville Citywide Garage Sale is held in March and September each year. There is no website as the participants are homeowners and businesses. Information with a map is normally available at Kinfolks Antiques at 979-793-7200. Dates can be found on the Chamber of Commerce calendar of events.
Parks and recreation
Fort Bend County operates the Barbara Jordan Park in Needville.
Gallery
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Northeast on FM 360 just north of Highway 36 in Needville
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Kanak Law Building at FM 360 and FM 1236 in Needville
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End of FM 1236 at Highway 36 in Needville
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Needville historical marker on Highway 36
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US Post Office along FM 1236
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St. Michael's Catholic Church on FM 360
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Storage building between Highway 36 and Railroad St
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Urbanek's Country Store at Highway 36 and FM 442
Education
Needville is zoned to schools in the Needville Independent School District. High school students go to Needville High School. Needville's Albert George Branch Library is a part of the Fort Bend County Libraries system.
Some addresses not in Needville with "Needville, TX" addresses are zoned to B.F. Terry High School in Rosenberg, a part of Lamar CISD.
The designated community college for Needville ISD (as well as LCISD) is Wharton County Junior College.
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Needville Elementary School (in the Needville city limits)
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Needville High School
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Needville Junior High School
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Needville Middle School
Public libraries
Albert George Branch Library of Fort Bend County Libraries is in Needville. The library, which opened in November 1974, was named after Fort Bend County philanthropist Albert George. The Needville Chamber of Commerce and the Needville Lion's Club donated the land for the library. Originally the library, with its first portion designed by Wylie W. Vale & Associates, had 4,900 square feet (460 m2) of space. In 1997 the library system used bond funds to expand and renovate the library; the library gained a new entrance, a meeting room, and new toilet facilities. The library now has 6,800 square feet (630 m2) of space.
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Albert George Library
Notable people
- Dennis Gaubatz, NFL linebacker
- Earnest Jackson, NFL running back
Images for kids
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Needville Public Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Needville (Texas) para niños
