Rollingwood, Texas
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Rollingwood is a city in Travis County
, Texas
, United States
. Part of the metropolitan area the population was 1,403 at the 2000 census; it was 1,359 in the 2005 census estimate.
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,403 people, 489 households, and 413 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,070.7 people per square mile (796.6/km2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 735.0/sq mi (282.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.01% White, 0.21% Native American, 2.28% Asian, 0.50% from other races
, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% of the population.
There were 489 households out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $108,835, and the median income for a family was $117,851. Males had a median income of $86,197 versus $43,125 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $52,280. About 0.5% of families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
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Travis County, Texas
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 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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. Part of the metropolitan area the population was 1,403 at the 2000 census; it was 1,359 in the 2005 census estimate.
Geography
Rollingwood is located at 30.274657°N 97.784501°W (30.274657, -97.784501), 3 miles (5 km) west of downtown AustinAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
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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 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,403 people, 489 households, and 413 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,070.7 people per square mile (796.6/km2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 735.0/sq mi (282.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.01% White, 0.21% Native American, 2.28% Asian, 0.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% of the population.
There were 489 households out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were 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, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $108,835, and the median income for a family was $117,851. Males had a median income of $86,197 versus $43,125 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 was $52,280. About 0.5% of families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
General information
Rollingwood citizens are generally very interested in their small community. Alderman and mayoral races are frequently contested, and voter turnout is high. In 2006 political issues have included a proposed tree ordinance, the monthly fee for wastewater service, and conflict of interest concerns. The city has a public park with softball fields, as well as an area for children's play and pavilion, and a private swimming facility. The city has been noted in the past for having very stringent traffic law enforcement. Every July 4 the Rollingwood Women's Club organizes a parade with music and speeches. City Hall is at 403 Nixon, Rollingwood TX 78746. Rollingwood lies within the Eanes Independent School DistrictEanes Independent School District
Eanes Independent School District is a school district in West Lake Hills, Texas , which is part of the Austin metropolitan area. Its enrollment is approximately 7,700, distributed among six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school...
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