Beasley, Texas facts for kids
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Beasley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 641 |
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677 |
| • Density | 655.37/sq mi (253.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77417
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-06272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330260 |
Beasley is a small city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Houston–Sugar Land area. In 2010, the city had a population of 641 people. This was a bit more than the 590 people counted in 2000.
A road called State Highway Loop 540 runs right through Beasley. Another major road, U.S. Route 59, also known as the Southwest Freeway, passes just south of the city. You can also see the Union Pacific Railroad tracks running close to Loop 540.
Geography of Beasley
Beasley is located in the western part of Fort Bend County. It's about 20 miles northeast to Sugar Land and 40 miles to the center of Houston if you take US 59. If you go the other way on US 59, it's about 85 miles southwest to Victoria. The city of Rosenberg is only 8 miles northeast of Beasley.
The city of Beasley covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 410 | — | |
| 1990 | 485 | 18.3% | |
| 2000 | 590 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 641 | 8.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 677 | 5.6% | |
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Beasley has been growing steadily over the years. In 1980, there were 410 people, and by 2019, the population was estimated to be 677.
According to the census from 2000, there were 590 people living in Beasley. The people living in Beasley come from different backgrounds. About 78% were White, 6.6% were African American, and about 12.7% were from other races. Also, about 30.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population is spread out in terms of age. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old, and about 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in Beasley was 36 years.
Economy
One of the biggest employers near Beasley is Hudson Products Corporation. This company started its manufacturing operations in the area in 1973. It's located a couple of miles west of Beasley.
Education
Students living in Beasley attend schools that are part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
The schools that serve Beasley residents include:
- Beasley Elementary School
- Beasley Elementary first opened its doors in 1902 with only eight students! It became part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in 1947. The current school building was built in 1985 and had about 450 students in 2017.
- Navarro Middle School
- George Junior High School
- B. F. Terry High School
For college, students from this school district can attend Wharton County Junior College.
Religion
The main office for the Malankara Orthodox Diocese of Southwest America is located in an area near Beasley, in Fort Bend County.
Gallery
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Beasley City Hall
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Beasley Fire Station
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George Pavilion
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Beasley Elementary School
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Beasley Post Office
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Grain storage buildings on Loop 540
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Hope Lutheran Church at 3rd St and Avenue C
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State Historical Marker at Hope Lutheran
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View northeast toward town on Loop 540 near US 59
See also
In Spanish: Beasley (Texas) para niños
