Mustang Ridge, Texas facts for kids
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Mustang Ridge, Texas
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Location of Mustang Ridge, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Travis, Caldwell, Bastrop |
| Incorporated | 1985 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
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| • Total | 944 |
| • Density | 263.07/sq mi (101.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78610
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| FIPS code | 48-50200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411203 |
Mustang Ridge is a small city located in the state of Texas, United States. It is unique because it spreads across three different counties: Caldwell, Bastrop, and Travis Counties. In 2020, about 944 people lived in Mustang Ridge.
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Geography of Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
History of Mustang Ridge
Mustang Ridge officially became a city in 1985. This happened thanks to Alton Brooks Laws Jr. and Charles Laws. Alton Brooks Laws Jr. was chosen as the city's first mayor. He also served as the municipal judge and a state magistrate. During the city's early days, a comment made by Charles Laws about a proposed detention facility caused some public disagreement.
People of Mustang Ridge
The population of Mustang Ridge has grown over the years. Here is how the number of people living in the city has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 576 | — | |
| 2000 | 785 | 36.3% | |
| 2010 | 861 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 944 | 9.6% | |
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Population Makeup in 2020
In 2020, there were 944 people living in Mustang Ridge. These people lived in 330 households, and 250 of these were families. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Mustang Ridge in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 233 | 24.68% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 0.53% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.53% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.85% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 21 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 668 | 70.76% |
| Total | 944 |
Education in Mustang Ridge
Students in Mustang Ridge attend different schools depending on which county they live in.
Schools in Travis County
The part of Mustang Ridge in Travis County is served by the Del Valle Independent School District. Younger students go to Creedmoor Elementary School. Middle school students attend either Ojeda Middle School or Del Valle Middle School. High school students go to Del Valle High School.
Schools in Caldwell County
The Lockhart Independent School District serves the students living in the Caldwell County part of Mustang Ridge.
Schools in Bastrop County
For the small area of Mustang Ridge located in Bastrop County, students are served by the Bastrop Independent School District.
Law Enforcement in Mustang Ridge
The Mustang Ridge Police Department is in charge of keeping the city safe. When the city police are not on duty, the sheriff's offices from Caldwell and Travis Counties help to provide law enforcement services.
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