Oak Ridge North, Texas facts for kids
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Oak Ridge North, Texas
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Welcome sign, with Teddy Bear Park in the background.
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Location of Oak Ridge North, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,057 |
| • Density | 2,186.03/sq mi (844.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-53190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388600 |
Oak Ridge North is a friendly city in Montgomery County, Texas. People often call it simply Oak Ridge. You can find it along Interstate 45, about 10 miles (16 km) south of Conroe and 35 miles north of Houston. In 2020, about 3,057 people lived here.
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Discovering Oak Ridge North's Location
Oak Ridge North is located in the eastern part of Texas. It sits at specific geographic coordinates: 30°9′31″N 95°26′39″W / 30.15861°N 95.44417°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Oak Ridge North?
The city of Oak Ridge North is home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, the census counted 3,057 residents. Most people living here are White, making up about 75% of the population. The city also has residents who identify as Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Black or African American, and people of two or more races.
The population has grown steadily over the years:
- 1980: 2,504 people
- 1990: 2,454 people
- 2000: 2,991 people
- 2010: 3,049 people
- 2020: 3,057 people
In 2020, there were 1,216 households in the city. About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 46.7 years.
A Look at Oak Ridge North's Past
How the City Began
In 1964, a company from Arkansas called Spring Pines Corporation bought a large piece of land. Their plan was to build a new neighborhood, or subdivision, right next to Interstate 45. Later, in 1969, another company named United Diversified, Inc. took over the project. By 1971, Associated Properties Company became the main developer and added even more land to the growing community.
Becoming an Official City
During the 1970s, the big city of Houston started expanding and taking over areas closer to Montgomery County. Many people in Oak Ridge North worried that Houston might try to include their community too. To protect their independence, the residents decided to vote. In 1979, they voted to become an official, independent city. This decision helped them keep control over their own community.
Learning in Oak Ridge North
Students in Oak Ridge North attend schools that are part of the Conroe Independent School District.
Younger students go to Oak Ridge Elementary School. After that, they move on to Vogel Intermediate School and then Irons Junior High School. Finally, older students attend Oak Ridge High School.
The city is also part of the Lone Star College System, which offers college courses and programs for students after high school.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Ridge North (Texas) para niños
