Oak Ridge North, Texas

Oak Ridge North, Texas
City
Welcome sign, with Teddy Bear Park in the background.

Location of Oak Ridge North, Texas
Coordinates: 30°9′31″N 95°26′39″W / 30.15861°N 95.44417°W / 30.15861; -95.44417Coordinates: 30°9′31″N 95°26′39″W / 30.15861°N 95.44417°W / 30.15861; -95.44417
Country United States
State Texas
County Montgomery
Government[1]
 • Mayor James M. Kuykendall
 • City Council Paul Bond
Clint McClaren (Mayor Pro Tem)
Alex Jones
Michelle Cassio
Frances Planchard
Area
 • Total 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km2)
 • Land 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 138 ft (42 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,049
 • Density 2,771.8/sq mi (1,016.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 48-53190[2]
GNIS feature ID [3]

Oak Ridge North is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. It is located along Interstate 45 10 miles (16 km) south of Conroe and 35 miles north of Houston. The population was 3,049 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Oak Ridge North is located at 30°9′31″N 95°26′39″W / 30.15861°N 95.44417°W / 30.15861; -95.44417 (30.158702, -95.444084).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19802,504—
19902,454−2.0%
20002,99121.9%
20103,0491.9%
Est. 20163,167[5]3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2010 census,[7] there were 3,049 people, 1131 households, and 909 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,771.8 people per square mile (1016.3/km²). There were 1,131 housing units at an average density of 1028.2/sq mi (377/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.2% of the population.

There were 1131 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 70.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

In the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the city was $88,500, and the median income for a family was $99,250. Males had a median income of $89,167 versus $41,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,267. About 5.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

History

In 1964, the Arkansas-based Spring Pines Corporation purchased a large tract of land containing what is now Oak Ridge North with the intention of creating a subdivision along Interstate 45. United Diversified, Inc. took over the development in 1969. Associated Properties Company, which became the chief developer in 1971, added more land to the subdivision.[8]

In the 1970s, as Houston began annexing territories closer to the border of Montgomery County, many residents expressed concern about the possibility of their community being annexed. As a result, the community voted in favor of incorporation in 1979.[8]

Government

Oak Ridge North is governed locally by a mayor and five-member city council. All members are at-large. The current mayor is James M. Kuykendall. The city councilmen are currently Paul Bond, Clint McClaren, Alex Jones, Michelle Cassio, and Frances Planchard. Clint McClaren also serves as Mayor pro tem.[1]

In the Texas Senate, Oak Ridge North is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Oak Ridge North is in District 15, represented by Republican Mark Keough.[9]

In the United States Senate, Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz represent the entire state of Texas. In the United States House of Representatives, Oak Ridge North is in District 8, represented by Kevin Brady.[9]

Education

Oak Ridge High School

Oak Ridge North is served by the Conroe Independent School District.

All students from this area feed into Oak Ridge High School and soon to open Grand Oaks High School.

The city is also a part of the Lone Star College System.

References

  1. 1 2 Mayor and City Council City of Oak Ridge North. Accessed on June 18, 2017.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ Fact Finder: Oak Ridge North U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed on June 18, 2017
  8. 1 2 Eklof, Mary Goranson, and Charles Christopher Jackson. City of Oak Ridge North. County Gen Web: October 18, 2016. Accessed on June 18, 2017.
  9. 1 2 Who Represents Me: Oak Ridge North Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on June 18, 2017.
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