Bayou Vista, Texas facts for kids
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Bayou Vista, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,763 |
| • Density | 3,920/sq mi (1,520/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-06060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381076 |
Bayou Vista is a small city located in Galveston County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,763 people lived there. The city experienced a lot of damage from Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008.
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Where is Bayou Vista?
Bayou Vista is located in Texas at these coordinates: 29°19′34″N 94°56′22″W / 29.32611°N 94.93944°W. This means it's at 29.325979 degrees North latitude and -94.939502 degrees West longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 1.2 square kilometers (which is about 0.45 square miles). A significant part of this area is water, making up about 0.3 square kilometers (or 0.13 square miles).
Who Lives in Bayou Vista?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bayou Vista has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 1,320 residents.
- By 2000, the population grew to 1,644.
- In 2010, it slightly decreased to 1,537.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed the population at 1,763 people.
People and Households in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, Bayou Vista had 1,763 residents. These people lived in 1,028 households. Out of these households, 631 were families. Most of the people living in Bayou Vista are White (non-Hispanic).
Education in Bayou Vista
Students in Bayou Vista attend schools that are part of the Texas City Independent School District. This district took over from the former La Marque Independent School District in 2016.
Local Schools
- For high school, students go to La Marque High School.
- Younger students attend La Marque Primary School, Hayley Elementary, and La Marque Middle School.
Higher Education
After high school, students in the area can attend the College of the Mainland.
See also
In Spanish: Bayou Vista (Texas) para niños
