Hilshire Village, Texas facts for kids
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City of Hilshire Village
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Hilshire Village City Hall
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 3,026.22/sq mi (1,166.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77055
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-34148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374079 |
Hilshire Village is a small city located in Harris County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 816 people lived there. It's known for being the smallest of the "Memorial Villages" area. It was also once ranked as one of the wealthiest places in Texas based on how much money people earned.
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History of Hilshire Village
In the 1940s, a man named Frank Bruess and his mother moved from Missouri to Texas. They bought a large piece of land, about 30 acres. Bruess was inspired by a country estate in Hillshire, England. He liked the name and decided to call his new development "Hilshire Village," but with only one "L." Building in Hilshire Village started in the early 1950s.
In the mid-1950s, people tried to create a new town called Spring Branch, but it didn't work out. Hilshire Village officially became its own city on April 15, 1955. Because it became a city, Houston could not take over Hilshire Village's land. Houston did, however, take over many areas around it that were not yet cities.
In 1960, 543 people lived in Hilshire Village. By 1970, the population grew to 627 residents. In the 1990s, the number of people living there reached 665. During this time, some older homes were taken down and replaced with newer ones.
Geography and Location
Hilshire Village is located at coordinates 29.790394 degrees North and -95.488178 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 543 | — | |
| 1970 | 627 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 621 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 665 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 720 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 746 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 816 | 9.4% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 610 | 74.75% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 21 | 2.57% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.49% |
| Asian (NH) | 69 | 8.46% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 22 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 11.03% |
| Total | 816 |
In 2020, there were 816 people living in Hilshire Village. There were 319 households and 274 families. The average income for a household was about $220,398.
In 2000, there were 720 people living in the city. About 93.89% of the people were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.17% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (69.9%) were married couples living together. About 33.6% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.52 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 24.0% were under 18 years old. The median age was 46 years.
Education in Hilshire Village
Public Schools for Students
Hilshire Village is part of the Spring Branch Independent School District. Students in Hilshire Village attend several schools. These include Bear Boulevard School and Valley Oaks Elementary School. They then go to Spring Branch Middle School and Memorial High School.
Private Schools for Students
School of the Woods is located right in Hilshire Village. Another school, The Monarch School, used to have a campus here. However, it moved to a new location in Houston in 2008.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston runs St. Cecilia School. This K-8 (kindergarten to 8th grade) Catholic school is in nearby Hedwig Village. The Kinkaid School, a private school for K-12 students, is in Piney Point Village.
Colleges and Universities
Students from Hilshire Village can attend classes at the Houston Community College System. The Northwest College has a Spring Branch Campus nearby in Houston.
Public Libraries
Residents of Hilshire Village can use the Spring Branch Memorial Branch of the Harris County Public Library. This library is located in Hedwig Village.
Media and News
The Houston Chronicle is the main regional newspaper for the area.
The Memorial Examiner is a local newspaper that is given out in the community.
Postal Services
The closest United States Postal Service office is the Long Point Post Office. It is located at 8000 Long Point Road, Houston, Texas, 77055-9998.
See also
In Spanish: Hilshire Village para niños
