Missouri City, Texas
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FIPS code 48-48804[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1374972[1] | |
Website | www |
Missouri City is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is mostly in Fort Bend County, with a small portion in Harris County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 74,259, an increase over the figure of 67,358 tabulated in 2010.[4]
History
The area in which Missouri City is now located holds a significant part in the
The railway continued its extension westward until, in 1883, it linked with its eastward counterpart, completing the Sunset Route from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Today, the route of the BBB&C (now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad) is still an important and heavily operated railroad line.[citation needed]
In 1890, two real estate investors from Houston (R.M. Cash and L.E. Luckle) purchased 4 sq mi (10 km2) of land directly on the route of the BBB&C, only a mile and a half from its first stop at Stafford's Point. They advertised the property as "a land of genial sunshine and eternal summer" in
The settlement was officially registered in Texas in 1894, and began to take shape as a railroad town along Main Street and Blue Ridge Road, now known as US 90A and Texas Parkway, respectively. Its growth took an unexpected turn when, on February 14, 1895, shortly after the first group of settlers had arrived, the town was hit with a blizzard. This discouraged some of the newcomers, who gave up and moved elsewhere. Those unwavered stayed and found success in farming and ranching.[citation needed]
Among its first businesses were a
With the benefit of a railroad, Missouri City had already been home to
After fear and rumor spread of possible
Missouri City has since seen tremendous economic growth, moving eastward, southward, and then westward. The city was first made over by Fondren Park (in Harris County), near US 90A, in the early 1960s, followed by Quail Valley, along Cartwright Road between Texas Parkway and Murphy Road, in the late 1960s. Unlike neighboring Houston, Missouri City has been a zoned city since 1981. Multifamily complexes (e.g. apartments and condominiums) are a rare find because of the current zoning ordinance.[citation needed]
In the 1980s, an influx of middle-class
The Missouri City area's recent upscale, master-planned residential developments include Lake Olympia, south of Quail Valley, and portions of
In 2018 Yolanda Ford became the first black mayor and first female mayor of Missouri City.[5] In 2020, Ford lost her campaign for reelection.[6]
Geography
Missouri City is located in eastern Fort Bend County with a portion of the city extending north into Harris County. Missouri City is bordered by the city of Houston to the north and east, Stafford to the northwest, Sugar Land to the west, and Arcola to the southeast, as well as unincorporated communities such as Fifth Street to the north, Fresno to the east, and Sienna Plantation to the south. Downtown Houston is 17 mi (27 km) to the northeast. Oyster Creek flows in a southerly direction through the municipality.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Missouri City has a total area of 29.8 square miles (77.2 km2), of which 28.4 square miles (73.6 km2) are land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), or 4.65%, are covered by water.[8]
Communities
Former communities annexed into Missouri City have included:
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 604 | — | |
1970 | 4,136 | 584.8% | |
1980 | 24,423 | 490.5% | |
1990 | 36,176 | 48.1% | |
2000 | 52,913 | 46.3% | |
2010 | 67,358 | 27.3% | |
2020 | 74,259 | 10.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH)
|
13,962 | 18.8% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
30,146 | 40.6% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
95 | 0.13% |
Asian (NH) | 13,527 | 18.22% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 22 | 0.03% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 353 | 0.48% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,095 | 2.82% |
Hispanic or Latino | 14,059 | 18.93% |
Total | 74,259 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 74,259 people, 24,827 households, and 20,099 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010
There were 20,228 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.54.
According to 2010 estimates, the median income for a household in the city was $81,854, and the median family income was $87,089. 38.1% of households had an income of $100,000 or more.
Parks and Recreation
The Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited, Texas Gold Medal Award-winning department that maintains and operates a wide variety of park and natural areas, trails, athletic complexes and other facilities. The Parks Department currently maintains 20 developed parks totaling 515 acres (208 ha), and over 14 miles of trail. Park amenities include multiple lighted sports fields, lakes, playgrounds, splash pad, and walking trails, as well as boating and fishing sites.[14]
The Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center is the heart of the recreation division and houses the majority of the city's recreation and fitness classes. Completed in 2012, the center features 13 tennis courts, 4 batting cages, a cardio/weight room, multi-purpose rooms, locker rooms and a full-size gymnasium.[15] In 2022 The Recreation and Tennis Center was recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), as an Outstanding Tennis Facility. Missouri City received the award in the Large (12 or more courts), Public Tennis Facility division.[16]
The Parks and Recreation Department has daytime and evening recreational programs and provides numerous special events throughout the year.[17]
The Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department became nationally accredited in 2021.[18]
Freedom Tree Park
Missouri City's historic Freedom Tree Park is named after the Freedom Tree, which sits along Misty Hollow Drive between Glenn Lakes and Lake Olympia boulevards, at the former Palmer Plantation site. [19]
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
The Fort Bend County portion of Missouri City is served by Fort Bend Independent School District, while the Harris County portion is served by Houston Independent School District.[20] The Harris County portion is within Trustee District IX, represented by Lawrence Marshall as of 2008.[21]
Fort Bend Independent School District
FBISD formed in 1959 by the consolidation of Missouri City Independent School District and the Sugar Land Independent School District.[22]
It operates the following schools within the Missouri City city limits:
- Elementary Schools
- Armstrong Elementary School
- E. A. Jones Elementary School
- Glover Elementary School
- Hunters Glen Elementary School
- Lantern Lane Elementary School
- Palmer Elementary School
- Quail Valley Elementary
School
- Middle Schools
- Lake Olympia Middle School
- Missouri City Middle School
- Quail Valley Middle School
- High Schools
- Elkins High School
- Hightower High School
- Thurgood Marshall High School
In addition to these schools, a small portion of Missouri City is also served by Dulles Middle School, First Colony Middle School,[23] Clements High School and Dulles High School, all in Sugar Land. Some areas of Missouri City are served by other schools.[24]
Prior to 1959 Missouri City High School, which merged into Dulles High that year, served the city.[25] At the time of the 1959 merger, white students attended an elementary school in Missouri City, a middle school in Sugar Land, and a high school site in Missouri City.[22] Annie Wilcox Elementary School initially occupied the former Missouri City High School building.[26] The former combined elementary site now houses E. A. Jones Elementary School, the middle school site now houses Lakeview Elementary School, and the high school site now houses Missouri City Middle School. Dulles High became the high school for white students.[22]
There were three schools for black students, including
Houston Independent School District
The Harris County portion of Missouri City is zoned to HISD schools located in the city limits of Houston:
- Kate Bell Elementary School (places south of Beltway 8)[27]
- Jenard M. Gross Elementary School (places north of Beltway 8)[28]
- Louie Welch Middle School[29]
- Westbury High School[30]
Private schools
There are 13 private primary and secondary schools in Missouri City.[31]
Divine Savior Academy at Sienna Campus is a Christian preschool, elementary school, and middle school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Missouri City.[32]
Colleges and universities
The entire city is served by the
Public libraries
Missouri City is served by the Missouri City Branch of the Fort Bend County Libraries system. The library, across the street from the City Hall complex and the Missouri City Civic Center, opened in June 1992. The 18,642 square feet (1,731.9 m2) branch, designed by Hall/Merriman Architects, was the first of four branches built with 1989 bond funds.[34]
Government and infrastructure
On October 1, 2010, the City of Missouri City's anti-smoking law, which bans smoking in most public places, went into effect.[35]
The United States Postal Service operates the Missouri City Post Office and the Missouri City Post Office Annex.[36][37] As of 1996[update] some places in the city of Missouri City have Houston postal addresses, and some places in the city of Houston have Missouri City postal addresses; this is because the U.S. postal system does not base its mailing address names on municipal boundaries.[38]
Fort Bend County does not have a
Transportation
Missouri City is crossed by
Although Missouri City does not have public transportation within the city limits itself, it is part of the service area of
Discussions continue on commuter service along US 90A from METRORail's
The US 90A/Southwest Rail Corridor project was put on hold on September 28, 2012.[42]
Notable people
- De'Von Achane (born 2001), American football running back[43]
- political commentator, was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Missouri City.
- Beyoncé, singer and actress[44]
- KaRon Coleman, gridiron football player[45]
- Knile Davis, former NFL running back
- Aaron Glenn, a former cornerback, is currently the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.
- Tristan Gray, MLB infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays
- D'Angelo Harrison, shooting guard in the VTB United League and former college basketball player for St. Johns
- Nick Hernandez, MLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres
- Alonzo Highsmith, former fullback, and former boxer
- Danuel House Jr., shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers
- Sean Jones, former Houston Oilers defensive end
- James Loney, former MLB first baseman, grew up in Missouri City and attended Elkins High School.
- Bruce Matthews, NFL Hall of Famer, who formerly played with the Houston Oilers and the Tennessee Titans, is now an assistant coach with the Houston Texans.
- Jake Matthews, an offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, is the son of Bruce Matthews.
- Texas Longhorns
- Logan O'Connor, Stanley Cup Champion forward for the Colorado Avalanche
- Ron Reynolds, Texas state representative from Missouri City since 2014
- Dunta Robinson, former Houston Texan and Atlanta Falcon player
- Travis Scott, rapper and producer
- Kendall Sheffield, Houston Texans cornerback[46]
- Webster Slaughter, former wide receiver who played in the National Football League from 1986 to 1998
- Crystle Stewart, Miss Texas USA 2008, Miss USA 2008[47][48]
- Z-Ro, rapper
- R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss USA 2022 and Miss Universe 2022
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