Groves, Texas

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Groves is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,733 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Recreation
5 Notability
6 External links

[edit] Geography

Groves is located at 29°56′50″N, 93°54′57″W (29.947113, -93.915829)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.4 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.19% is water.

Groves is named after 'Keith Groves' of Middlesbrough, England.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 15,733 people, 6,182 households, and 4,512 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,172.7/km² (3,036.7/mi²). There were 6,570 housing units at an average density of 489.7/km² (1,268.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.46% White, 1.32% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.98% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.82% of the population.

There were 6,182 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,692, and the median income for a family was $50,892. Males had a median income of $41,404 versus $23,493 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,147. About 5.0% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Groves is served by the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.

[edit] Recreation

As almost a fifth of the population is over sixty-five, there are many recreational activities for the elderly, such as bingo. Gardening is also a popular activity among the elders. Many seek recreation through religious establishments. Groves has one public library and at least one public park. However, many of the youth complain of nothing to do.

[edit] Notability

Groves is so minuscule that it is often left off of maps. Oil refineries surround Groves and other nearby cities, including Port Neches, Nederland, and Port Arthur.