Scenic Oaks, Texas facts for kids
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Scenic Oaks, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.87 sq mi (20.38 km2) |
| • Land | 7.85 sq mi (20.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,458 |
| • Density | 1,329.1/sq mi (513.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78255, 78006
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| FIPS code | 48-66089 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867564 |
| ANSI Code | 2409290 |
Scenic Oaks is a special kind of community in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own city government.
Scenic Oaks is part of the larger San Antonio area. In 2020, about 10,458 people lived there. This was a big jump from 2010, when only 4,957 people called it home!
Where is Scenic Oaks Located?
Scenic Oaks is found in the northern part of Bexar County. It has some interesting neighbors. To the east, you'll find Interstate 10, a major highway. The big city of San Antonio is to its southeast.
To the south, there's another community called Cross Mountain. And to the north, Balcones Creek forms the border with Kendall County. Part of Scenic Oaks is a gated community, which means it has controlled entrances.
If you travel on Interstate 10, you can reach downtown San Antonio in about 25 miles (40 km) to the south. Or, you can go about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to the town of Boerne.
The total area of Scenic Oaks is about 7.9 square miles (20.4 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Scenic Oaks?
The number of people living in Scenic Oaks has grown a lot.
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| 2020 | 10,458 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 10,458 people living in Scenic Oaks. These people lived in 2,086 households, and 1,820 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Scenic Oaks in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 5,908 | 56.49% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 270 | 2.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 16 | 0.15% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 580 | 5.55% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 15 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 35 | 0.33% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 329 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,305 | 31.6% |
| Total | 10,458 |
In 2000, there were 3,279 people. About 36.6% of households had kids under 18. Most households (75.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.76 people.
The median age in 2000 was 43 years old. This means half the people were older than 43 and half were younger. About 25.8% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a family in 2000 was about $97,948. This is the middle income level for families.
Schools in Scenic Oaks
Students in Scenic Oaks attend schools from two different school districts:
- Northside Independent School District (NISD)
- Boerne Independent School District
If you live in the NISD part of Scenic Oaks, your schools might include:
- Aue Elementary School
- Rawlinson Middle School (in San Antonio)
- Tom C. Clark High School
See also
In Spanish: Scenic Oaks (Texas) para niños
