Johnson City, Texas
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Johnson City is a city and the county seat of Blanco County, Texas, United States.[1] The population was 1,627 at the 2020 census.[2][3] Founded in 1879, it was named for early settler James Polk Johnson, nephew to Sam E. Johnson Sr.[4] Johnson City is part of the Texas-German belt region.
History
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A glimpse of downtown Johnson City
Johnson City was founded by James P. Johnson who donated a Script error: No such module "convert". site on the Pedernales River for the founding of the town in 1879.[3][5][6] It was the hometown of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States. The county seat of Blanco County was moved to Johnson City in 1890.[6]
Geography
Johnson City is located in central Blanco County about Script error: No such module "convert". south of the Pedernales River. U.S. Routes 281 and 290 join near the center of town; U.S. 281 leads north Script error: No such module "convert". to Marble Falls, and U.S. 290 leads west Script error: No such module "convert". to Fredericksburg. The two highways run south out of town together; U.S. 290 soon turns east and leads Script error: No such module "convert". to Austin, while U.S. 281 continues south Script error: No such module "convert". to San Antonio.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Johnson City has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[7]
Climate
Johnson City experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and a generally comfortable winter. Temperatures range from Script error: No such module "convert". in the summer to Script error: No such module "convert". during winter.
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1950 | 648 | — | |
| 1960 | 611 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 767 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 872 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 932 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 1,191 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,656 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 1,627 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,181 | 72.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.31% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 0.55% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 10 | 0.61% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 61 | 3.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 359 | 22.07% |
| Total | 1,628 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,627 people, 725 households, and 415 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,191 people, 442 households, and 317 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 490 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 89.67% White, 0.84% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 8.23% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.57% of the population.
There were 442 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,148, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,977. About 9.2% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, operated by the National Park Service, is Script error: No such module "convert". west of Johnson City.[11]
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Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve is a nearby wildlife sanctuary with a man-made batcave.
Education
Johnson City is served by the Johnson City Independent School District. The district has an elementary school, middle school and high school. Students attend Lyndon B. Johnson High School.[12]
Media
Newspaper
The Johnson City Record Courier is a weekly newspaper published in Johnson City.[13] It was established in 1883.[14]
Radio
KFAN-FM/107.9 is licensed to serve Johnson City.
References
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External links
- City of Johnson City official website
- Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
- Johnson City Record Courier
- Johnson City from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
- Johnson City Independent School District
- City-Data.com
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