Angleton, Texas facts for kids
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Angleton, Texas
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Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton
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"The Heart of Brazoria County"
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 Angleton, Texas
Location in Texas
Angleton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Incorporated | November 12, 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.69 sq mi (30.28 km2) |
| • Land | 11.67 sq mi (30.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,429 |
| • Density | 1,665.04/sq mi (642.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77515-77516
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-03264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409710 |
Angleton is a city in Texas, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Brazoria County. Angleton is part of the larger Houston metropolitan area.
The city is located where two major roads, State Highway 288 and State Highway 35, meet. A railway line, the Union Pacific Railroad, also runs through Angleton. In 2020, about 19,429 people lived here. Angleton is in the 14th congressional district of Texas.
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History of Angleton
Angleton was started in 1890. It was named after the wife of a railway manager. The city is located near the center of Brazoria County.
There was a big competition between Angleton and a nearby town, Brazoria. Both wanted to be the county seat. Angleton was chosen in 1896 and again in 1913. The town officially became a city on November 12, 1912.
Geography and Climate
Angleton is in the middle of Brazoria County. It is about seven miles north of Lake Jackson. The Gulf of Mexico coastline is about 20 miles away.
The city covers about 11.69 square miles (30.28 square kilometers). A very small part of this area is water.
Angleton's Climate
Angleton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually cool or cold.
Population and People
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| White (NH) | 9,223 | 47.47% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,211 | 11.38% |
| Native American (NH) | 66 | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 201 | 1.03% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 56 | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 677 | 3.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,991 | 35.98% |
| Total | 19,429 |
In 2020, Angleton had 19,429 people living in 7,779 households. About 5,178 of these were families.
Back in 2000, there were 18,130 people in Angleton. The city had 6,508 households. Many households (41%) had children under 18. Most households (56.5%) were married couples. About 21.2% of households were people living alone. The average household had 2.75 people.
The median age in Angleton was 33 years old in 2000. About 29.8% of the population was under 18. About 10.8% were 65 or older.
Economy and Jobs
Benchmark Electronics is a company based in Angleton. It has its main offices here. The first Country Hearth Inn hotel opened in Angleton in 1983.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has a parole office in Angleton. A large prison, the Retrieve Unit, used to be near Angleton. It closed in 2020.
Arts and Culture in Angleton
Angleton hosts the Brazoria County Fair every October. It is the largest county fair in Texas.
The Angleton Library is part of the Brazoria County Library System. The Brazoria County Historical Museum Library is also part of this system.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Angleton has eight parks for residents to enjoy.
- Bates Park
- Brushy Bayou Park
- Dickey Park
- Freedom Park
- Lakeside Park
- Masterson Park
- B. G. Peck Soccer Complex and Park
- Veterans Park
Education in Angleton
Public Schools
The public schools in Angleton are run by the Angleton Independent School District.
High Schools
- Angleton High School (Grades 9–12)
Junior High Schools
- Angleton Junior High School (Grades 6–8)
Elementary Schools
- Central Elementary (Grades PK–5)
- Frontier Elementary (Grades K–5)
- Northside Elementary (Grades PK–5)
- Rancho Isabella Elementary (Grades K–5)
- Southside Elementary (Grades K–5)
- Westside Elementary (Grades K–5)
Alternative Programs
- Angleton High School - ACE (Grades 9–12)
- Brazoria County Juvenile Detention (Grades 5–12)
- Brazoria County Alternative Education Center (Grades 3–12)
- Student Alternative Center (DAEP Grades 1–12)
Private Schools
- Angleton Christian School
Colleges and Universities
Angleton is in the Brazosport College zone. This means students from Angleton can attend Brazosport College.
Media and News
The Brazosport Facts newspaper is based in nearby Clute. The Houston Chronicle is a larger newspaper from Houston.
The Angleton Times was a local newspaper that operated until 2004. Its employees and reader list were taken over by The Facts.
Transportation and Services
Getting Around Angleton
Texas State Highway 288 is a four-lane freeway on the west side of Angleton. It goes north to Houston (about 43 miles) and south to Freeport (about 18 miles). Texas State Highway 35 goes through the center of Angleton. It leads northeast to Alvin and west to Bay City.
Greyhound Bus Lines has a station in Angleton. Local bus service is also available. It connects Angleton with nearby cities like Clute, Lake Jackson, and Freeport.
Angleton does not have passenger train service. However, Union Pacific Railroad operates freight trains through the city.
The closest airport for general flights is Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport. For commercial flights, people usually use Houston Hobby Airport. For most international flights, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is used.
Emergency Services
Angleton has its own police department, the Angleton Police Department. It also has the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps for medical emergencies. The Angleton Volunteer Fire Department helps with fires.
Famous People from Angleton
Many notable people have come from Angleton, including:
- Dennis Bonnen, a politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives.
- Greg Bonnen, another politician from the Texas House.
- Quandre Diggs, a professional football player for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Gilbert Gardner, a former football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Ahmard Hall, a former football fullback for the Tennessee Titans.
- Quentin Jammer, a former football cornerback for the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.
- John Stockwell, a former CIA officer.
- Rodney Terry, a basketball head coach at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Emmitt Thomas, a Hall of Fame football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Keith Toston, a former football running back for the St. Louis Rams.
- Cody Vasut, a politician in the Texas House of Representatives.
- Ray Willis, a former football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks.
See also
In Spanish: Angleton para niños
