Plum Grove, Texas facts for kids
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Plum Grove, Texas
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Location of Plum Grove, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council / Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,245 |
| • Density | 160/sq mi (61.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77327
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-58448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411444 |
Plum Grove is a small city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It's a place where people live and work. In 2020, about 1,245 people called Plum Grove home.
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History of Plum Grove
Plum Grove has a short but interesting history. In 2015, some people living in Plum Grove shared their worries with the local government. They were concerned about the growth of a nearby area called Colony Ridge. This shows how local communities can speak up about changes happening around them.
Geography of Plum Grove
Plum Grove is located in Texas. The city covers a total area of about 3.75 square miles (9.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Plum Grove's Population
The number of people living in Plum Grove has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 455 | — | |
| 1990 | 480 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 930 | 93.8% | |
| 2010 | 600 | −35.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,245 | 107.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 930 people living in Plum Grove. Most residents were White, but there were also African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 8.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 28 years old. This means it was a fairly young community.
The average income for families in 2000 was around $44,792 per year. Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
By the 2020 census, the population of Plum Grove had grown quite a bit. It nearly doubled from 2010, reaching 1,245 people. This growth was partly due to many Hispanic residents moving in from other parts of Greater Houston. In 2020, about 70% of the people living in Plum Grove were Latino Americans.
Education in Plum Grove
Students in Plum Grove attend schools run by the Cleveland Independent School District. As of 2023, the main high school for this district was Cleveland High School. After high school, students who live in the Cleveland ISD area can attend Lone Star College for higher education.
See also
- In Spanish: Plum Grove (Texas) para niños
