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Angleton, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Angleton is 20,500, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily due to its position as a regional hub for industry and its proximity to Houston, which continues to spur residential development.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1890
  • County: Brazoria
  • Land area: 11.3 square miles
  • Population density: 1,814 people per square mile
  • Area code: 979
  • Zip code: 77515, 77516

Geography and Location

Angleton is located in southeastern Texas, about 44 miles south of downtown Houston, in Brazoria County. It lies in a region known for its flat coastal plains, with proximity to the Gulf of Mexico influencing the area’s climate. Angleton experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The town serves as the county seat of Brazoria County and is a key location for agriculture, petroleum, and chemical industries. The Brazos River runs nearby, contributing to the fertile soil that supports farming in the region. Angleton is also near the Texas Gulf Coast, providing residents with access to fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The town is well connected via Highway 288, offering quick access to the Houston metropolitan area. Despite its industrial links, Angleton maintains a small-town feel, with community events like the annual Brazoria County Fair adding to its appeal as a family-friendly place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $42,184
Median house value: $67,600

Population by Race

Races in Angleton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (63.2%)
  • Hispanic (23.2%)
  • Black (11.4%)
  • Other race (9.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Vietnamese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (11.7%), German (11.5%), Irish (7.4%), English (6.6%), French (3.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%).

Land area: 10.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Angleton

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Angleton city

  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

6.1% Foreign born (4.9% Latin America, 0.7% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +596 (+3.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Angleton:

  • ANGLETON-DANBURY MEDICAL CENTER (132 HOSPITAL DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Angleton:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Angleton:

  • BRAZORIA COUNTY (about 5 miles; ANGLETON/LAKE JACKSON, TX; Abbreviation: LBX)
  • WILLIAM P HOBBY (about 34 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Abbreviation: HOU)
  • ELLINGTON FIELD (about 36 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Abbreviation: EFD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Angleton:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Angleton:

  • ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; ALVIN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,094)
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 33 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,513)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE (about 35 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,735)
  • HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,273)
  • RICE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,158)
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 39 miles; PASADENA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,102)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK (about 39 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 25,479)

Schools

Public high schools in Angleton:

  • ANGLETON H S (Students: 1,816; Location: 1201 HENDERSON RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MARSHALL EDUCATION CENTER (Students: 17; Location: 300 PARRISH ST; Grades: 11 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Angleton:

  • ANGLETON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 1,022; Location: 1800 N DOWNING RD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • ANGLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 989; Location: 1001 W MULBERRY; Grades: 05 – 06)
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS (Students: 670; Location: 429 E LOCUST ST; Grades: PK – KG)
  • NORTHSIDE EL (Students: 447; Location: 1000 RIDGECREST DR; Grades: PK – 12)
  • SOUTHSIDE EL (Students: 396; Location: 1200 PARK LN; Grades: 01 – 04)
  • RANCHO ISABELLA EL (Students: 375; Location: 100 CORRAL LOOP; Grades: KG – 04)
  • WESTSIDE EL (Students: 356; Location: 300 WALKER; Grades: PK – 04)
  • FRONTIER EL (Students: 355; Location: 5200 AIRLINE DR; Grades: 01 – 04)
  • STUDENT ALTERNATIVE CTR (Students: 29; Location: 300 PARRISH ST; Grades: 01 – 12)
  • BRAZORIA CO ALTER ED CTR (Students: 26; Location: 1900 DOWNING RD; Grades: 03 – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Angleton:

  • HOLY COMFORTER EPISCOPAL SCHOO (Students: 92; Location: PO BOX 786 227 S CHENANGO; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Angleton:

  • BRAZORIA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $3,742,047; Location: 131 E LIVE OAK; 565,300 books; 14,832 audio materials; 9,717 video materials; 1,089 serial subscriptions)

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