Spring Valley Village, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City of Spring Valley Village
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Spring Valley Village City Hall
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Location in Harris County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
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| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,229 |
| • Density | 3,554.73/sq mi (1,371.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77024, 77055
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-69812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1376280 |
Spring Valley Village is a small city in Harris County, Texas, United States. It's like a special area completely surrounded by the big city of Houston. In 2020, about 4,229 people lived there.
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History of Spring Valley Village
In 1936, old state maps showed that the area had a cemetery and a church. At first, the settlement was about one and a half square miles big.
Becoming a City
In the mid-1950s, people tried to create a new city called Spring Branch in a nearby area, but it didn't happen. However, Spring Valley became an official city in 1955. This happened after two votes. The first vote was against becoming a city. State law said they had to wait at least a year for another vote with the same boundaries.
Some people who wanted Spring Valley to become a city convinced a judge to change the proposed city's boundaries a little bit. They removed an area called Campbell Place, which had many voters who didn't want the city to form. The next vote, on April 9, 1955, was successful! 183 people voted for it, and 165 voted against it.
Because Spring Valley became an official city in 1955, Houston could not take over its land. Houston did, however, add many other nearby areas that were not yet cities. In 1960, Spring Valley had 3,004 residents and two businesses. By 1976, it had grown to 3,800 residents, and in 1990, it had 3,392 residents.
Name Change
In 2007, the city's name officially changed from Spring Valley to Spring Valley Village. Even with the new name, all mail addresses in Spring Valley Village still use "Houston" as the city.
Geography of Spring Valley Village
Spring Valley Village is about 1.3 square miles (3.15 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Spring Valley Village
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,004 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,170 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,353 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,392 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,611 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,715 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,229 | 13.8% | |
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In 2019, about 4,319 people were estimated to live in Spring Valley Village.
Population by Race and Ethnicity (2020)
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,231 | 76.4% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 27 | 0.64% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.19% |
| Asian (NH) | 370 | 8.75% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 30 | 0.71% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 135 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 428 | 10.12% |
| Total | 4,229 |
In 2020, there were 4,229 people living in the city. There were 1,394 households and 1,242 families.
In 2010, there were 3,715 people and 1,368 households. Many households (476) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (964) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.72 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The median age in the city was 43.4 years. This means half the people were younger than 43.4, and half were older.
City Services
Fire Service
The Village Fire Department helps keep all the Memorial Villages safe from fires.
Education in Spring Valley Village
Spring Valley Village is part of the Spring Branch Independent School District.
Students in Spring Valley Village usually go to these schools:
- Bear Boulevard School (Pre-Kindergarten) in Spring Valley Village
- Valley Oaks Elementary School in Houston
- Spring Branch Middle School in Hedwig Village
- Memorial High School in Hedwig Village
The Spring Branch School of Choice is also located in Spring Valley Village.
Colleges and Universities
For higher education, Spring Valley Village is served by the Houston Community College System.
Public Libraries
The Harris County Public Library system has a branch nearby called the Spring Branch Memorial Branch. It's located at 930 Corbindale Road in the City of Hedwig Village. This library, which is about 10,500 square feet (975 square meters), opened in 1975.
Media
The Houston Chronicle is the main newspaper for the larger Houston area. The Memorial Examiner is a local newspaper that is given out in the community.
Notable Person
Images for kids
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"Love's Embrace," a statue of Pam Lychner and her daughters at Spring Valley Village City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Spring Valley Village (Texas) para niños
