Sienna, Texas facts for kids
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Sienna, Texas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| County | Fort Bend | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) | |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,204 | |
| • Density | 1,008/sq mi (389.2/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
77459
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| FIPS code | 48-67766 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852766 | |
Sienna is a special kind of community in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's a community that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Sienna is also a large, planned community with many homes and facilities.
It used to be known as Sienna Plantation. Most of Sienna is near Missouri City, with a smaller part near Arcola. In 2020, about 20,204 people lived in Sienna. This was a big jump from 13,721 people in 2010.
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History of Sienna
Sienna is built on land that was once a large farm. This farm grew sugar and cotton. In 1840, a man named Jonathan D. Waters bought the land. It had a dock along the Brazos River. Later, in 1872, a businessman from Houston, Thomas W. House, bought the property.
In 1913, former Houston mayor Thomas H. Scanlan became the owner. After he passed away, his family's foundation, the Scanlan Foundation, took care of the land. This foundation helped the Catholic Diocese of Houston. From the 1950s to 1972, the land was used as a retreat center by the Cenacle Sisters.
Developing the Community
In the 1970s, a developer named Larry Johnson started his company. In 1978, he began planning the Sienna community. By the mid-1980s, Johnson's company started building houses and roads. They also built a 10-mile-long levee to protect the area from floods. However, the project slowed down during a tough economic time in the 1980s.
The developer started focusing on the project again in 1994. A billionaire developer from the Philippines, Tan Yu, helped organize Sienna's growth. By 2009, about 5,000 out of 5,200 houses in Sienna were lived in.
Name Change
In May 2019, the community decided to change its name. It went from "Sienna Plantation" to simply "Sienna." This change happened because residents and groups on social media asked for it.
Geography of Sienna
Sienna is located in the eastern part of Fort Bend County. It's near Missouri City to the north and west. To the northeast, it's next to Arcola. The Brazos River flows just west of Sienna. Oyster Creek runs through the middle of the community, flowing south. Downtown Houston is about 27 miles north of Sienna.
The total area of Sienna is about 14 square miles (36.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.6 square miles (35.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water.
What Sienna Looks Like
Sienna is south of Texas State Highway 6. Sienna Parkway is the main road in the community, branching off Highway 6. Sienna has many different types and styles of single-family homes. In 2009, house prices ranged from about $160,000 to over a million dollars. There's a special part of Sienna with custom-built houses. In 2009, these homes were priced around $500,000 and up.
In 2009, a large apartment complex with 272 units was being built at the entrance to Sienna. Also, in January 2009, two major grocery stores opened nearby: an H-E-B and a Kroger. Before these stores opened, it was hard for Sienna residents to find a close grocery store.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 20,204 | — | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 9,483 | 46.94% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,940 | 19.5% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 43 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 2,606 | 12.9% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 110 | 0.54% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 935 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,079 | 15.24% |
| Total | 20,204 |
In 2020, there were 20,204 people living in Sienna. There were 6,089 households and 5,494 families.
In 2010, there were 13,721 people and 4,757 households. About 32.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 4.3% were under 5 years old. About 7.2% were 65 years or older.
Between 2010 and 2014, the average yearly income for a household was about $130,300. For families, it was about $130,457.
Education in Sienna
Sienna is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). This school district serves the community.
Local Schools
Children in Sienna attend several elementary schools. These include Sienna Crossing Elementary, Scanlan Oaks Elementary, and Jan Schiff Elementary. All three schools have their own attendance areas.
For middle school, students go to Baines Middle School or Ronald Thornton Middle School. Both of these middle schools are located within Sienna. All high school students in Sienna attend Ridge Point High School. This high school is also located in Sienna, on Waters Lake Blvd.
Donald Leonetti Elementary School opened in 2017. Ronald Thornton Middle School opened in 2018. Both are in Sienna. Sienna Lutheran Academy is a private school in the area. It provides Christian education for students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Ridge Point High School
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Ronald Thornton Middle School
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Donald Leonetti Elementary School
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Scanlan Oaks Elementary School
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Sienna Crossing Elementary School
Community Colleges
Sienna is part of the Houston Community College (HCC) area. HCC had a campus in Sienna from 2008 until 2016. In May 2016, that campus closed. A new HCC campus was built on Texas Parkway.
Public Libraries
The Fort Bend County Libraries system runs the Sienna Branch Library. This library opened on April 24, 2010. It is a large, two-story building with 45,000 square feet of space. It cost $15 million to build.
The library was a joint project with Houston Community College at first. However, since May 2016, Houston Community College no longer uses the library building. The Sienna Branch Library has a 3D printer that people in the community can use. It also offers classes on how to design and print 3D objects.
Parks and Fun Activities
Sienna has a very natural environment with lots of green spaces. There are lakes, parks, and many trees. There's also a trail that runs for 4 miles along the Brazos River.
Sienna offers many places for fun and sports. It has a 160-acre sports complex. There's also an 18-hole championship golf course. The community has several recreation centers and an equestrian center for horse riding. There are even water parks for residents to enjoy.
The Sienna sports complex is home to many youth sports teams. This includes the Sienna Panthers Lacrosse Club. They have 240 young players from 1st grade up to high school. It's also the home field for Team 91 Texas, an elite lacrosse team. The recreation centers have an amphitheater for performances and a fitness room for exercise.
In 2019, Sienna finished updating its tennis center and the Club Sienna recreation complex. The tennis center now has covered outdoor seating. It also has a new 1,764-square-foot building with a tennis pro shop. The updated Club Sienna can hold 85 people in its ballroom. It also has a conference room for meetings and a classroom for up to 25 students. New restrooms were added, and the lobby was moved.
Religion
Many Protestant churches are located in Sienna. In 2011, a meeting house for LDS Church (Latter-day Saints) opened in the community. It serves two groups, one English-speaking and one Spanish-speaking, each with about 200 members. St. Angela Merici Catholic Church was built in 2017 and can seat 2,000 people.
See also
In Spanish: Sienna Plantation (Texas) para niños
