Cove, Texas facts for kids
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Cove, Texas
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Location of Cove, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 525 |
| • Density | 459.33/sq mi (177.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-17336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410250 |
Cove is a small city in Chambers County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 525 people lived there. This was a small increase from 510 people in 2010.
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Where is Cove Located?
Cove is in the northwest part of Chambers County. It sits on the west side of Old River Lake, which is connected to the Trinity River.
You can reach Cove from Interstate 10, a major highway. This highway goes west about 35 miles to Houston. It also goes east about 49 miles to Beaumont.
The United States Census Bureau says Cove covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Cove's History
The area where Cove is located was first called Winfree's Cove. This name came from an early settler named A. B. J. Winfree.
Early Businesses
In 1871, the first cotton gin in the county started working here. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds. William Icet owned this gin.
Later, Icet sold the gin. From then until 1915, he ran a shipyard with his two sons. The town also had a post office, which opened in 1894 but is now closed. The Icet family also operated a sawmill in the area. By 1920, about 150 people lived in Cove.
Growth and Becoming a City
After the 1940s, the population of Cove grew. This was because new chemical plants were built nearby.
In the 1970s, there were rumors that Baytown, a larger city about 13 miles southwest, wanted to take over Cove. To prevent this, 84 residents asked Beach City to annex their community in September 1970. Annexation means one city takes control of an area next to it.
Beach City officially annexed Cove in November 1970. However, Baytown did not agree with this. In 1971, Baytown sued Beach City to stop the annexation.
Finally, in 1973, Beach City gave up its claim to Cove. On May 23, 1973, the people of Cove voted to become their own city. Leroy Stevens became Cove's first mayor.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 645 | — | |
| 1990 | 402 | −37.7% | |
| 2000 | 323 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 510 | 57.9% | |
| 2020 | 525 | 2.9% | |
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The population of Cove has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 645 people. The population then decreased to 323 people by 2000.
However, the number of people living in Cove has grown since then. In 2010, the population was 510. By the 2020 United States census, 525 people lived in the city.
Who Lives in Cove?
As of 2020, there were 525 people living in Cove. Most residents were White (86.86%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and multiracial people. About 8.19% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Cove
Students in Cove attend schools in the Barbers Hill Independent School District. This school district is located in Mont Belvieu.
The schools that serve Cove residents include:
- Barbers Hill Kindergarten Center
- Barbers Hill Primary School
- Barbers Hill Elementary School North
- Barbers Hill Elementary School South
- Barbers Hill Middle School North
- Barbers Hill Middle School South
- Barbers Hill High School
After high school, students from the Barbers Hill ISD area can attend Lee College.
See also
In Spanish: Cove (Texas) para niños
