Cedar Park, Texas

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Cedar Park is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. From a population of 5,161 in 1990, Cedar Park grew to a population of 26,049 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be around 42,400, making it the seventh-fastest growing city in the United States. The city is considered to be a suburb of Austin, Texas, which is about 16 miles to the southeast.

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[edit] Geography

Location of Cedar Park, Texas

Cedar Park is located at 30°30′24″N, 97°49′49″W (30.506620, -97.830317)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.3 km² (17.1 mi²). 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.88%) is water.

[edit] Demographics and Government

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 26,049 people, 8,621 households, and 7,155 families residing in the city. The population density was 592.7/km² (1,535.0/mi²). There were 8,914 housing units at an average density of 202.8/km² (525.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.41% White, 3.32% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 5.10% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.50% of the population.

There were 8,621 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 40.3% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,527, and the median income for a family was $70,587. Males had a median income of $49,657 versus $32,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,767. About 3.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

In June 2006, the city estimated its population to be approximately 42,000.

Cedar Park is generally bisected north and south by U.S. Highway 183. A second north-south route, the 183A toll road, is scheduled to open to traffic on March 15, 2007. Other new development includes a major hospital (Cedar Park Regional, set to open in early 2008) and 1890 Ranch, a shopping/dining/entertainment complex which will open in October 2007.

Cedar Park was incorporated in 1973 with a Council-Manager system of local government. As of May 2006, Cedar Park City Council members are as follows:

Mayor: Robert S. Lemon

Place 1: Matt Powell

Place 2: Steve Berry

Place 3: Scott Mitchell

Place 4: Melissa Beaudoin

Place 5: Stephen Thomas

Place 6: Cobby Caputo

[edit] Education

Cedar Park is served by the Leander Independent School District. The city is home to the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves and the Vista Ridge High School Rangers.

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