Mont Belvieu, Texas facts for kids
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Mont Belvieu, Texas
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Location of Mont Belvieu, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.46 sq mi (42.62 km2) |
| • Land | 16.13 sq mi (41.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
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| • Total | 7,654 |
| • Density | 407.61/sq mi (157.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77580
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-49068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341809 |
Mont Belvieu is a city in Chambers County, Texas. It is located north of Interstate 10 along State Highway 146. The city's population was 7,654 in 2020. This was a big jump from 3,835 people in 2010. Today, the population is around 11,922.
Mont Belvieu is home to the largest underground storage area for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the United States. The price of LPG in the US is mainly set by the market in Mont Belvieu. The US Energy Administration shares these prices every day.
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Exploring Mont Belvieu's Location
Mont Belvieu is in the northwest part of Chambers County. A small section of the city also reaches into Liberty County. The city is about 14 miles northeast of Baytown. It is also about 31 miles east of Houston if you take Interstate 10.
The United States Census Bureau says Mont Belvieu covers about 15.3 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.3 square miles, is water. The city is right along Interstate 10. It is about 30 miles east of Downtown Houston.
Mont Belvieu's Story: How the City Grew
The first people to settle permanently in this area were Henry Griffith and his wife, Amelia Barrow. They came from Louisiana. Henry was a cattle rancher. At one time, all the land that is now Mont Belvieu was used for their cattle to graze.
Amos Barber was the second settler, and more people followed. After many years, Henry Griffith sold the land that became Mont Belvieu. Henry Griffith passed away and was buried without a grave marker. Amelia also passed away soon after. There is a memorial at an old oak tree. People say Amelia might be buried near where their house once stood. This area is now next to a large gas storage facility.
Over time, local industries grew in the area. However, there were some serious accidents at pipeline and chemical plants in the 1960s. In 1985, a big explosion at one plant caused concern for the entire salt dome. This dome was used to store liquid petroleum gas.
Because of these events, people in the town worked to get the chemical companies to buy their homes. These homes were very close to the plants. By 1990, about 200 families had sold their homes to these companies.
With help from these industries, the community was rebuilt. The new city was located two miles east of its original spot. New buildings included a city hall and several churches. The Barbers Hill ISD schools also moved to this new area. This new location, around Eagle Drive, is now the main residential part of Mont Belvieu. It has many neighborhoods and local shops.
Another important area grew south of the old city. This area is along Texas State Highway 146, north of Interstate 10. It mainly offers services for travelers on Interstate 10. You can find hotels, fast food, and gas stations there. The old city location, now called "the hill," connects these two new areas. It mostly has offices for chemical companies and empty spaces where old buildings once stood.
Mont Belvieu's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,144 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,730 | 51.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,323 | −23.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,324 | 75.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,835 | 65.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,654 | 99.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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In 2020, Mont Belvieu had 7,654 people living in the city. There were 2,147 households and 1,772 families. Most people in Mont Belvieu are White. There are also smaller groups of Black, Native American, and Asian residents. About 14% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the city had 2,324 people. About 49% of households had children under 18. Most households (69.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had almost three people. The average family had about three people.
The population was spread out by age. About 31.5% were under 18. About 32.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 33 years. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Mont Belvieu's Economy
In 2019, Mont Belvieu was described as a "fairly rich city." This is because of the taxes it collects from the many industrial plants in the area. The city is also a key spot for hundreds of oil and natural gas pipelines.
Learning in Mont Belvieu
The part of Mont Belvieu in Chambers County is served by the Barbers Hill Independent School District. The part in Liberty County is served by the Dayton Independent School District.
The Sam and Carmena Goss Memorial Branch Library is in Mont Belvieu. It is part of the Chambers County Library System. The library is located at 1 John Hall Drive, Mont Belvieu, Texas 77523.
Students who live in the Barbers Hill ISD and Dayton ISD areas can attend Lee College.
See also
- In Spanish: Mont Belvieu (Texas) para niños
