Willis, Texas
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| Willis, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| - Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,985 |
| - Density | 1,210.9/sq mi (467.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 77318, 77378 |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-79408[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1371602[2] |
Willis is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,985 at the 2000 census
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[edit] Geography
Willis is located at (30.422640, -95.478829)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), all of it land.
[edit] History
The town was once famous for the tobacco and cigars that were made in the city. The city also was an important train stop because of the tobacco produced. Willis has raised many college athletes and is the home of ex-NFL player Micheal Bishop. The town also raised Ira Brown current Gonzaga University Basketball player. Many baseball players form Willis High have also been drafted into the MLB. The town is a typical southern town where dreams and expectations are rarely met and the whole town knows when some one has achieved something. The city area is growing rapidly. The town has several places that define the city including Blair's grocery store, Leroy's BBQ, Todd's School of Merit, The city baseball fields and park, Berton A. Yates stadium, and La Hacienda Mexican restaurant.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,985 people, 1,265 households, and 972 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,210.9 people per square mile (467.7/km²). There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 417.5/sq mi (161.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 61.28% White, 21.15% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 14.40% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.23% of the population.
There were 1,265 households out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,260, and the median income for a family was $30,985. Males had a median income of $27,049 versus $20,954 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,122. About 17.8% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] Public schools
Willis' public schools are operated by the Willis Independent School District.
Three elementary schools, all of which are in Willis, serve portions of Willis:
Two middle schools serve portions of Willis:
- Robert P. Brabham Middle School (Grades 6-8) (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
- Lynn Lucas Middle School (Grades 6-8) (Willis)
All of the city is zoned to Willis High School [1] in Unincorporated Montgomery County.
Portions of the city used to be zoned to Turner Elementary School [2] until the attendance zoned changed for the 2006-2007 school year, rezoning the portion to Hardy Elementary School [3].
[edit] Public libraries
Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R. F. Meador Branch in the city.
[edit] Overlook
Small southern town. Friendly people. And I'm just a bored kid throwing in my two cents.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Willis, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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