Brushy Creek, Williamson County, Texas facts for kids
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Brushy Creek, Texas
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Location of Brushy Creek, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.0 sq mi (18 km2) |
| • Land | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
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| • Total | 22,519 |
| • Density | 3,217/sq mi (1,242/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78717
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-10897 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867542 |
Brushy Creek is a place in Williamson County, Texas. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. In 2020, about 22,519 people lived there.
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Where is Brushy Creek?
Brushy Creek is located in Texas. It is just west of a city called Round Rock. The area is named after the Brushy Creek itself.
In 2000, Brushy Creek covered about 8.7 square miles. Most of this land was dry. Before 2010, some parts of Brushy Creek became part of the cities of Austin and Round Rock. This made Brushy Creek a bit smaller. Now, it is about 7 square miles in total. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Brushy Creek?
Brushy Creek has grown quite a bit over the years. Here is how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,833 | — | |
| 2000 | 15,371 | 163.5% | |
| 2010 | 21,764 | 41.6% | |
| 2020 | 22,519 | 3.5% | |
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People in 2020
In 2020, there were 22,519 people living in Brushy Creek. These people lived in about 5,713 homes. About 4,432 of these were families.
Most people in Brushy Creek are White. Many people of Asian background also live there. There are also people who are Black or African American. Some residents are Native American or Pacific Islander. Many people are of Hispanic or Latino background. Some people are from two or more races.
In 2000, about 57.9% of homes had kids under 18. Most homes, about 80.2%, were married couples. About 11.5% of homes were not families. The average home had about 3 people.
The median age in Brushy Creek in 2000 was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older. About 35% of the people were under 18. About 39.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Families in Brushy Creek generally earn good incomes. In 2007, the average family income was about $113,523 per year. A small number of families earned less.
Schools in Brushy Creek
Most of Brushy Creek is part of the Round Rock Independent School District. Some parts are in the Leander Independent School District.
Many elementary schools serve the Round Rock school areas. These include Brushy Creek, Fern Bluff, Great Oaks, Old Town, and Sommer. Middle schools for these areas are Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Pearson Ranch, and James Garland Walsh. For high school, students go to Round Rock High School or McNeil High School.
If you live in the Leander school district part, you might go to Akin Elementary School. Then you would go to Stiles Middle School. Finally, you would attend Vista Ridge High School.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Here are some towns and cities close to Brushy Creek. They are all within about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles).
Brushy Creek
Anderson Mill (9 km)
Cedar Park (9 km) Jollyville (7 km) Round Rock (6 km) Wells Branch (9 km) Windemere (10 km)