Wells Branch, Texas
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 11,271 people, 5,490 households, and 2,580 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 4,456.3 people per square mile (1,720.1/km²). There were 5,625 housing units at an average density of 2,224.0/sq mi (858.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.30% White, 9.65% African American, 0.40% Native American, 9.59% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 5.93% from other races
, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.68% of the population.
There were 5,490 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.0% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 49.3% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,934, and the median income for a family was $60,530. Males had a median income of $43,645 versus $32,063 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $27,664. About 4.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Originally governed by a Board appointed by the original developer, in 1987 residents, led by still resident Mike Howe, successfully won a majority of the five seats on the Board. Residents have successfully governed the District since then allowing Wells Branch to grow into one of the most popular residential communities in the Austin area.
Read more about the Branch Municipal Utility District.
and Round Rock
, serve the community of Wells Branch.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 11,271 people, 5,490 households, and 2,580 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 4,456.3 people per square mile (1,720.1/km²). There were 5,625 housing units at an average density of 2,224.0/sq mi (858.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.30% White, 9.65% African American, 0.40% Native American, 9.59% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 5.93% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.68% of the population.
There were 5,490 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% 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, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.0% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 49.3% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,934, and the median income for a family was $60,530. Males had a median income of $43,645 versus $32,063 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 CDP was $27,664. About 4.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Governance
Wells Branch is a Municipal Utility District that supplies water/wastewater service to residents as well as manages parks and other recreational facilities. The District is recognized for its substantial commitment to water conservation including a significant rain water harvesting program designed into District Facilities. The five Board members of the District are elected by the residents.Originally governed by a Board appointed by the original developer, in 1987 residents, led by still resident Mike Howe, successfully won a majority of the five seats on the Board. Residents have successfully governed the District since then allowing Wells Branch to grow into one of the most popular residential communities in the Austin area.
Read more about the Branch Municipal Utility District.
Education
Two Independent School Districts, PflugervillePflugerville Independent School District
Pflugerville Independent School District is a public school district based in Pflugerville, Texas .In addition to Pflugerville, the district also serves the community of Windemere, parts of Wells Branch and Austin as well as rural areas in northeastern Travis County.In 2009, the school district...
and Round Rock
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock Independent School District is a school district headquartered in the city of Round Rock, Texas, United States. As of 2007, the school district served 39,079 students....
, serve the community of Wells Branch.