Central Gardens, Texas facts for kids
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Central Gardens, Texas
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Location of Central Gardens, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
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| • Total | 4,373 |
| • Density | 1,737/sq mi (670.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-13972 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373033 |
Central Gardens is a community in Jefferson County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population for statistics, even though it is not an official city.
In 2020, about 4,373 people lived in Central Gardens. It is part of the larger Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.
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Where is Central Gardens?
Central Gardens is located in the eastern part of Jefferson County. Its exact coordinates are 29.987946 degrees North and 94.017507 degrees West.
The community borders Nederland to the southeast. Texas State Highway 347 runs through the northeastern side of Central Gardens. This highway leads southeast into Nederland and about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to Beaumont.
Size of the Area
Central Gardens covers a total area of about 6.7 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.5 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles) is water.
Who Lives in Central Gardens?
The population of Central Gardens was 4,373 people in 2020. This number comes from the 2020 United States census.
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| 2020 | 4,373 | — | |
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Population Makeup in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Central Gardens in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,297 | 75.39% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 151 | 3.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 0.25% |
| Asian (NH) | 128 | 2.93% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 110 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 666 | 15.23% |
| Total | 4,373 |
In 2020, there were 1,651 households in Central Gardens. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,066 were families.
Life in Central Gardens (2000 Census)
The census from the year 2000 also gives us information about the community:
- There were 4,106 people living there.
- About 36.3% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (62.3%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had 2.61 people.
- The average family had 3.04 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, the population was spread across different age groups:
- 25.7% were under 18 years old.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.8% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Income Levels
In 2000, the median income for a household in Central Gardens was $49,773. For a family, the median income was $60,096. The average income per person was $24,513.
About 6.1% of all people in Central Gardens lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government, indicating they might struggle to afford basic needs.
Schools in Central Gardens
Students in Central Gardens attend schools that are part of the Nederland Independent School District.
What is the Climate Like?
Central Gardens has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Central Gardens (Texas) para niños
