Castle Hills, Texas
Encyclopedia
Castle Hills is a city located in Bexar County
, Texas
, United States
. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,202. It is an enclave of San Antonio
and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Castle Hills is an independent city, completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio. It is bisected into a northern and southern half by interstate highway loop I-410. It is located at the southern end of Northwest Military Highway, the northern end being located at U.S. Army Camp Bullis.
of 2000, there are 4,202 people, 1,866 households, and 1,218 families residing in the city. The population density
is 1,694.1 people per square mile (654.2/km2). There are 1,930 housing units at an average density of 778.1 per square mile (300.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city is 91.98% White, 0.64% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 28.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,866 households out of which 21.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples
living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 24.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 34.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $53,688, and the median income for a family is $71,065. Males have a median income of $54,833 versus $31,593 for females. The per capita income
for the city is $38,909. 5.8% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
. Two elementary schools, Castle Hills Elementary School and Jackson Keller Elementary School, are within the city limits and serve portions of the city. Jackson Middle School in San Antonio serves a portion of Castle Hills, while Nimitz Middle School in San Antonio serves a portion of Castle Hills, Lee High School
in San Antonio serves all of Castle Hills.
The city also has a wide range of private schools that include Antonian College Prep, St George Episcopal School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cornerstone Christian School, Mount Sacred Heart School and Castle Hills First Baptist School
.
Castle Hills has its own Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The Fire Department also has a medical response vehicle and EMTs. The City of Castle Hills also has a small green-space, known as the Castle Hills Commons, located on Lemonwood Drive between the Fire Department and City Hall. City Hall is located in a building formerly used as a church. Drinking water is provided to residents of the city by the Bexar Metropolitan Water Company. Most of the properties in Castle Hills are single family residences, many located on large lots. Many were built in the early 1950s. Ranch style architecture is predominant. There are several retail establishments in Castle Hills, mostly located along Military Highway. Also located within Castle Hills is the McGimsey Boy Scout Camp, a 140 acre (0.5665604 km²) park for BSA
use.
Bexar County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,392,931 people, 488,942 households, and 345,681 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,117 people per square mile . There were 521,359 housing units at an average density of 418 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,202. It is an enclave of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater San Antonio
Greater San Antonio is a 8-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located in the South Central region of Texas. The MSA of Greater San Antonio is colloquially referred to as the "San Antonio-New Braunfels" metropolitan area as of the 2010 census.The official...
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Geography
Castle Hills is located at 29°31'18" North, 98°30'60" West (29.521762, -98.516601).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Castle Hills is an independent city, completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio. It is bisected into a northern and southern half by interstate highway loop I-410. It is located at the southern end of Northwest Military Highway, the northern end being located at U.S. Army Camp Bullis.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 4,202 people, 1,866 households, and 1,218 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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is 1,694.1 people per square mile (654.2/km2). There are 1,930 housing units at an average density of 778.1 per square mile (300.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city is 91.98% White, 0.64% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 28.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,866 households out of which 21.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 24.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.82.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 34.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $53,688, and the median income for a family is $71,065. Males have a median income of $54,833 versus $31,593 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city is $38,909. 5.8% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Education
The city is served by North East Independent School DistrictNorth East Independent School District
North East Independent School District is a school district located in Bexar County, Texas, . North East ISD serves the north central and northeast areas of Bexar County, covering approximately . North East ISD serves the cities of San Antonio, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park,...
. Two elementary schools, Castle Hills Elementary School and Jackson Keller Elementary School, are within the city limits and serve portions of the city. Jackson Middle School in San Antonio serves a portion of Castle Hills, while Nimitz Middle School in San Antonio serves a portion of Castle Hills, Lee High School
Robert E. Lee High School (San Antonio, Texas)
Robert E. Lee High School is a high school in San Antonio, Texas. A part of the North East Independent School District, it serves portions of San Antonio, all of the city of City of Castle Hills, and a portion of Balcones Heights....
in San Antonio serves all of Castle Hills.
The city also has a wide range of private schools that include Antonian College Prep, St George Episcopal School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cornerstone Christian School, Mount Sacred Heart School and Castle Hills First Baptist School
Castle Hills First Baptist School
Castle Hills First Baptist School is an ACSI accredited, private, Baptist school located in Castle Hills , Texas. CHFBS offers classes from Pre-School to 12th grade.- History :...
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City Government
Currently, the City of Castle Hills is served by five Alderpersons: Tom Davis, Bruce Smiley, Tim Howell, Douglas Gregory, and Marcella Huff, all elected by the people of Castle Hills, as well as the Mayor of Castle Hills, Marcy Harper. The Mayor cannot vote, but does play a deciding role on many issues.Castle Hills has its own Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The Fire Department also has a medical response vehicle and EMTs. The City of Castle Hills also has a small green-space, known as the Castle Hills Commons, located on Lemonwood Drive between the Fire Department and City Hall. City Hall is located in a building formerly used as a church. Drinking water is provided to residents of the city by the Bexar Metropolitan Water Company. Most of the properties in Castle Hills are single family residences, many located on large lots. Many were built in the early 1950s. Ranch style architecture is predominant. There are several retail establishments in Castle Hills, mostly located along Military Highway. Also located within Castle Hills is the McGimsey Boy Scout Camp, a 140 acre (0.5665604 km²) park for BSA
Boy Scouts of America
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