Plantersville, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plantersville, Texas
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Location of Plantersville, Texas
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| country | United States |
| state | Texas |
| county | Grimes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 464 |
| • Density | 233.2/sq mi (90.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-58040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2791463 |
| Website | https://cityofplantersville.net/ |
Plantersville is a small city located in Grimes County, Texas, in the United States. It officially became a city on May 15, 2017. You can find it where Texas State Highway 105, Farm to Market Road 1774, and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway all meet in the southeastern part of Grimes County. It's right next to another city called Todd Mission. In 2020, about 464 people lived there, according to the census.
Population in Plantersville
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| 2020 | 464 | — | |
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The population of Plantersville was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 464 people lived in the city.
Education for Students
Public schools in the Plantersville area are part of the Navasota Independent School District. Students attend schools within this district. The main high school for the area is Navasota High School.
Local Economy and Festivals
Plantersville is well-known for being the home of the Texas Renaissance Festival. This is a huge annual event that started in 1974. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the festival. For example, in 2017, over 644,000 visitors came to enjoy the fun!
