Gardendale is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Ector County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,020 at the 2020 census, up from 1,574 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Odessa, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Gardendale, Texas | |
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 Location of Gardendale, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°1′21″N 102°22′42″W / 32.02250°N 102.37833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.49 sq mi (29.75 km2) |
| • Land | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,966 ft (904 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,020 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79758 |
| Area code | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-28200[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373811[2] |
Geography
editGardendale is located in northeastern Ector County at 32°1′21″N 102°22′42″W / 32.02250°N 102.37833°W (32.022499, -102.378336).[4] Texas State Highway 158 forms the northern edge of the community. Downtown Odessa is 14 miles (23 km) to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Gardendale CDP has a total area of 11.49 square miles (29.75 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.16%, is water.[3]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,197 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,574 | 31.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,020 | 28.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–1900[6] 1910[7] 1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10] 1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13] 1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16] 2010[17] 2020[18] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,197 people, 463 households, and 356 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 104.9 inhabitants per square mile (40.5/km2). There were 519 housing units at an average density of 45.5 per square mile (17.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.64% White, 0.50% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 6.68% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.04% of the population.
There were 463 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,069, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,758 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,592. None of the families and 3.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.4% of those over 64.
Education
editGardendale is served by the Ector County Independent School District.[19]
Climate
editAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gardendale has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Gardendale CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Gardendale, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ector County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Gardendale, Texas