Sandy Point, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandy Point, Texas
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 Sandy Point, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Incorporated | 2012 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 119.0/sq mi (46.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77583
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| Area code(s) | 281, 832 |
| FIPS code | 48-65345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1346604 |
Sandy Point is a small city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It's located along Farm to Market Road 521 (FM 521). Long ago, in the 1800s, Sandy Point was important for nearby farms that grew sugar cane and cotton. While its old post office, school, and railroad are gone, the community still had two churches in 2013. In 2020, about 207 people lived in Sandy Point.
History of Sandy Point
Sandy Point became an official city in 2012. This happened so it would not be taken over by Missouri City, another nearby city. In 2015, Missouri City agreed to recognize Sandy Point as its own city.
Who Lives in Sandy Point?
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| 2020 | 207 | — | |
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In 2020, the census counted 207 people living in Sandy Point.
Learning and Schools
Students living in Sandy Point go to schools in the Angleton Independent School District. This includes Angleton High School. In the 2013–2014 school year, a school bus route served the area.
For college, Sandy Point is part of the Brazosport College area. This means students can attend Brazosport College after high school.
Images for kids
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The Sandy Point Bible Church is on County Road 42 just west of FM 521.
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Live oak trees draped with Spanish moss are plentiful near Sandy Point. This one is on County Road 42.
