Shenandoah, Texas

Shenandoah is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,134 at the 2010 census. It is the hometown of David Vetter, the famous "boy in the plastic bubble".[4] In 1986 the Shenandoah city council renamed Tamina School Road to David Memorial Drive in honor of Vetter.[5]

Shenandoah, Texas
City
Welcome sign located at the entrance to Shenandoah Drive along the Interstate 45 frontage road.
Location of Shenandoah, Texas
Coordinates: 30°10′47″N 95°27′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Government
 • MayorRitch Wheeler
 • City CouncilRon Raymaker
Ted Fletcher
Dean Gristy
Charlie Bradt
Michael McLeod
Area
 • Total1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2)
 • Land1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,134
 • Density1,641.5/sq mi (646.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
77381, 77384, 77385
Area code(s)281
FIPS code48-67400[2]
GNIS feature ID1388601[3]

Geography

Shenandoah is located at 30°10′47″N 95°27′19″W (30.179855, -95.455175).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19801,793—
19901,718−4.2%
20001,503−12.5%
20102,13442.0%
Est. 20182,957[7]38.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the 2010 United States Census,[9] there were 2,134 people, 971 households, and 640 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 89.1% White, 3.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 971 households out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out with 16.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

As of the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the city was $67,750 and the median income for a family was $97,500. Males had a median income of $68,750 versus $35,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,379. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Shenandoah is governed locally by a city council consisting of a mayor and five at-large council members. The current mayor is Ritch Wheeler. Council members are Ron Raymaker, Ted Fletcher, Dean Gristy, Charlie Bradt, and Michael McLeod.[1]

In the Texas Senate, Shenandoah is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Shenandoah is in District 15, represented by Republican Steve Toth.[10]

In the United States Senate, Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz represent the entire state of Texas. In the United States House of Representatives, Shenandoah is in District 8, represented by Republican Kevin Brady.[10]

Economy
Portofino Shopping Center.

Kroger operates its Houston-area offices at 19245 David Memorial Drive.[11] Mediafire is based in Shenandoah, at 19241 David Memorial Drive.[12]

The Portofino Shopping Center, located along Interstate 45, contains over 40 retail stores. Named after the village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera, the shopping center's architecture is modeled after styles from Ancient Rome and Venice.[13]

Education
Woodforest Bank Stadium, a football stadium in Shenandoah owned by Conroe ISD.

Shenandoah is served by Conroe Independent School District.[14]

Students west of Interstate 45 are in The Woodlands College Park High School feeder system.

  • K-4th grade students attend Lamar Elementary.[15]
  • 5-6th grade students attend Wilkerson Intermediate.[16]
  • 7-8th grade students attend Knox Junior High.[17]
  • 9-12th grade students attend The Woodlands College Park High School.[17]

Students east of Interstate 45 are in the Oak Ridge High School feeder system.

  • K-4th grade students attend either Oak Ridge Elementary or Houser Elementary.[18]
  • 5-6th grade students attend Vogel Intermediate.[19]
  • 7-8th grade students Irons Junior High.[20]
  • 9th grade students attend Oak Ridge 9th grade campus and 10-12th grade students attend Oak Ridge High School.[21]

Shenandoah is also served by Lone Star College System (North Harris Montgomery Community College District).

References
  1. Shenandoah City Council. City of Shenandoah, Texas. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "'Bubble boy' leaves legacy in Shenandoah". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-08-17.
  5. "Shenandoah honors `Bubble Boy'." Houston Chronicle. March 28, 1986.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. American FactFinder: Shenandoah, Texas Archived 2020-02-13 at Archive.today United States Census Bureau. Accessed on June 19, 2017.
  11. "Contact Us Archived 2009-04-22 at the Wayback Machine." Kroger. Retrieved on April 30, 2009.
  12. "" MediaFire. Retrieved on March 24, 2015.
  13. Woodlands Events: Portofino Shopping Center Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  14. "Zoning Map." City of Shenandoah. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
  15. "TWCP Elementary Map." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
  16. "TWCP Intermediate Only Map." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
  17. "TWCP Secondary Only Map." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
  18. "Oak Ridge/Grand Oaks Feeder Zone Elementary School Attendance Zones." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018. Part of the map is cut off. However the rest of "Scenario 2" (From the rezoning proposal page) shows Oak Ridge ES and Houser ES boundaries here
  19. "Oak Ridge/Grand Oaks Feeder Zone Intermediate School Attendance Zones." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
  20. "District Map." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018. It indicates Irons JHS is the sole feeder junior high for Oak Ridge High.
  21. "Oak Ridge/Grand Oaks Feeder Zone High School Attendance Zones." Conroe Independent School District. Retrieved on December 10, 2018.
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