Mission Bend, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mission Bend, Texas
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A Mission Bend water tower
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Fort Bend, Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,914 |
| • Density | 7,528/sq mi (2,907/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-48772 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867556 |
Mission Bend is a special kind of community in Texas. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. It's located near Texas State Highway 6.
Mission Bend is part of the larger Houston area. It stretches across two counties: Fort Bend and Harris counties. It is about 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Sugar Land and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Downtown Houston. In 2020, about 36,914 people lived there.
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History of Mission Bend
Mission Bend started to grow in the early 1980s. Many more people moved there between 1980 and 1990. By 1990, the community had nearly 25,000 residents.
Around the year 2000, many people living in Mission Bend traveled to Houston for work. After 2000, the City of Houston took over a small part of Mission Bend. This changed the official boundaries of the CDP.
Where is Mission Bend Located?
Mission Bend is located at coordinates 29°41′37″N 95°39′42″W.
The United States Census Bureau says Mission Bend covers a total area of about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Mission Bend?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 24,945 | — | |
| 2000 | 30,831 | 23.6% | |
| 2010 | 36,501 | 18.4% | |
| 2020 | 36,914 | 1.1% | |
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Mission Bend is a very diverse community. In 2020, there were 36,914 people living there. There were also 10,864 households and 8,997 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,646 | 9.88% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9,933 | 26.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 56 | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 5,873 | 15.91% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 6 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 148 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 679 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,573 | 44.9% |
| Total | 36,914 |
In 2000, about 55.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 70.5%, were married couples. The average household had 3.43 people. The average family had 3.67 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 33.7% were under 18. The median age was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Education in Mission Bend
Mission Bend has several schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools in Mission Bend
Students in Mission Bend attend public schools from two different school districts. This depends on which county they live in.
Fort Bend Independent School District
Residents in the Fort Bend County part of Mission Bend go to schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD).
- Elementary Schools: Mission Bend-Glen Elementary and Mission West Elementary are in the CDP. Arizona Fleming Elementary, located nearby, also serves some areas.
- Middle Schools: Hodges Bend Middle School serves most of the FBISD area. Crockett Middle School serves a small part.
- High Schools: George Bush High School is located in Mission Bend and serves all FBISD students from the area.
In 2023, Mission Bend and Glen elementary schools combined into one school. This happened because fewer students were enrolling.
Alief Independent School District
Residents in the Harris County part of Mission Bend go to schools in the Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD).
- Elementary Schools: Petrosky Elementary School is in the CDP. Bilingual students may go to Rees Elementary School.
- Middle Schools: Miller Intermediate School and Albright Middle School serve students. Albright Middle School is inside the CDP.
- High Schools: Alief ISD students are randomly assigned to Elsik, Hastings, or Taylor high schools. None of these high schools are in Mission Bend.
- Magnet Schools: The district also has two special schools: Kerr High School and Alief Early College High School.
Charter Schools
There is also a charter school in Mission Bend called International Leadership of Westpark. It serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Private Schools in Mission Bend
Iman Academy Southwest is a private school that used to be in Mission Bend. Now it is just inside the Houston city limits. Mission Bend Christian Academy is another private school located north of the CDP.
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, Mission Bend is served by the Houston Community College System (HCC). This means students can attend HCC for college courses.
Libraries in Mission Bend
The Fort Bend County Libraries system has a branch right in Mission Bend. It's called the Mission Bend Branch.
Parks and Recreation
Fort Bend County has a park in Mission Bend called Mission West Park. It's a great place for outdoor activities!
The park has:
- A baseball blacktop (a paved area for baseball)
- A play area for kids
- Tables for picnics
- A walking track
- A volleyball court
Transportation in Mission Bend
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) provides public bus services in the Mission Bend area. METRO also operates the Mission Bend Park and Ride. This is a place where people can park their cars and take a bus to other parts of the city. It's located near Mission Bend, in an area that is not officially a city.
Images for kids
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Mission Bend Elementary School
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Mission West Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Mission Bend para niños
