Iowa Colony, Texas facts for kids
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Iowa Colony, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Incorporated | 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager government |
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| • Total | 9.45 sq mi (24.48 km2) |
| • Land | 9.44 sq mi (24.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
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| • Total | 8,154 |
| • Density | 342.66/sq mi (132.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77583
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-36092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378484 |
Iowa Colony is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Houston metropolitan area. In 2020, about 8,154 people lived in Iowa Colony. It is a "Home Rule City," which means it has more power to make its own local laws.
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History of Iowa Colony
Iowa Colony started in 1908. It was founded by a company from Des Moines, Iowa. Two people from Iowa, G. I. Huffmann and Robert Beard, gave the city its name.
A post office opened in 1919. Farmers started growing rice there in 1920. Even though Iowa Colony was not directly on a railroad line, trains could reach it through nearby Manvel.
The number of people living in Iowa Colony grew slowly for many years. In 1948, oil was discovered nearby, which created jobs in the area. The post office closed in 1961. However, in the 1960s, the town began to grow much faster as part of the greater Houston area.
Iowa Colony officially became a city in 1972. By 1989, about 661 people lived there. The city hall, community center, and court are all in one building, next to the fire department. In 1990, the population was 675. By 2010, it had grown to 1,170 people.
The city has grown very quickly. In 2019, the population was estimated to be 3,233. By 2020, it had more than 5,000 people. This allowed Iowa Colony to become a "Home Rule City." On November 3, 2020, citizens voted to approve their own city rules. In 2021, the city's website said the population was over 8,000, growing very fast.
In the early 1990s, Iowa Colony was known for being a "speed trap." This means the city made a lot of money from giving out speeding tickets. This led to a Texas law that limited how much money cities could make from speed traps.
Geography and Location
Iowa Colony is in the northern part of Brazoria County. It is located at 29°26′35″N 95°24′56″W / 29.44306°N 95.41556°W. The city is on Texas State Highway 288, south of Pearland. Downtown Houston is about 22 miles (35 km) north of Iowa Colony.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (19.0 km2). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| White (NH) | 2,039 | 25.0% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,073 | 37.68% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 396 | 4.85% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 25 | 0.03% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 281 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,321 | 28.46% |
| Total | 8,154 |
In 2020, there were 8,154 people living in Iowa Colony. There were 1,750 households and 1,508 families.
Back in 2000, there were 804 people, 279 households, and 219 families. The population density was about 140 people per square mile (54 people per km2). There were 302 housing units.
In 2000, the people living in Iowa Colony were from different backgrounds:
- 73.01% White
- 6.72% African American
- 0.12% Native American
- 7.34% Asian
- 11.19% from other races
- 1.62% from two or more races
- About 25.12% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 35.1% of households had children under 18. About 65.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.88 people, and the average family had 3.29 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 28.0% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were 18 to 24 years old.
- 29.9% were 25 to 44 years old.
- 24.5% were 45 to 64 years old.
- 10.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 36 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the city was $47,019. For a family, it was $50,000. About 6.1% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 3.7% of those under 18 and 15.2% of those 65 or older.
Education in Iowa Colony
Students who live in Iowa Colony go to schools in the Alvin Independent School District.
Elementary Schools
- Meridiana Elementary School (located in Iowa Colony)
- Sanchez Elementary School
- Savannah Lakes Elementary School (a small part of northern Iowa Colony)
Meridiana Elementary School was built to serve the Meridiana community. The company that developed Meridiana worked with the school district to help build the school.
Junior High and High Schools
Most students in Iowa Colony attend:
- Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High in Manvel
- Iowa Colony High School (located in Iowa Colony)
Some students in the far north of Iowa Colony might go to:
- Manvel Junior High School
- Manvel High School (for sections north of State Highway 6)
In the past, Iowa Colony's school district joined Alvin ISD. Before Iowa Colony High School opened, all high school students went to Alvin High School or Manvel High School. Iowa Colony High School opened in 2022.
Community College
Alvin Community College offers college courses and adult education. Iowa Colony is in the area that helps fund this college with taxes.
See also
In Spanish: Iowa Colony para niños
