Patton Village, Texas facts for kids
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Patton Village, Texas
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Location of Patton Village, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Type A General Law |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
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| • Total | 1,647 |
| • Density | 949.38/sq mi (366.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-56156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388598 |
Patton Village is a small city located in Montgomery County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,647 people lived there. It is part of the larger Greater Houston area.
History of Patton Village
A man named H. L. Patton started the community that would become Patton Village. It began to grow in the 1960s. Mr. Patton was in charge of its development. The community officially became a city in 1966.
By 1970, Patton Village had 667 residents. Its population grew steadily for the next 30 years. Many people living in Patton Village worked in Houston. This made it a "bedroom community," meaning people lived there but commuted to a larger city for work.
In 1990, the city had 1,155 people. By the year 2000, the population had grown to 1,391 residents.
Geography and Location
Patton Village is located at 30°11′47″N 95°10′32″W / 30.19639°N 95.17556°W. This means it's in southeastern Montgomery County.
The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Patton Village is east of Interstate 69 and U.S. Route 59. It is about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Conroe. The city is also about 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Downtown Houston. Patton Village is located within the Piney Woods region of Texas.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 667 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,050 | 57.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,155 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,391 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,557 | 11.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,647 | 5.8% | |
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The population of Patton Village has grown over the years. In 2020, there were 1,647 people living in the city. There were 427 households and 334 families.
In 2020, the people living in Patton Village included:
- About 54.22% were White (not Hispanic).
- About 39.28% were Hispanic or Latino.
- Smaller groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races.
In 2010, there were 1,557 people and 513 households. About 37.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (51.3%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Patton Village in 2010 was 30.6 years. About 31.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education
Students living in Patton Village attend schools in the Splendora Independent School District. This school district serves the area.
The main secondary schools for students are Splendora Junior High School and Splendora High School. These schools provide education for middle and high school students.
For college, the Texas Legislature has made Splendora ISD part of Lone Star College. This means students can attend Lone Star College for higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Patton Village (Texas) para niños
