Venus, Texas
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History
The town was originally named "Gossip" until its development in the late 1880s. J.C. Smythe purchased Script error: No such module "convert". of abandoned cornfields in the northeastern corner of Johnson County and began to plan a townsite. He named his new town "Venus" after the daughter of a local doctor. By 1888, the new town had a post office and a population around 10 residents. Being at the junction of two major railroads, Venus prospered and for a time was one of the fastest-growing communities in Johnson County. By the 1920s, Venus had its own schools (including a small college), several businesses, a weekly newspaper (the Venus Express), and a population that exceeded 800.
The Great Depression had massive negative impact, however, and in the 1930s, the town began to decline. Growth of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex just to the north hastened its decline, with many of its residents relocating to the growing urban area in search of work. By 1940, its population had fallen to 200, and the only remaining operating business was the drug store.
Venus began to recover somewhat in the late 1940s, and the population soon increased back to over 300. Growth was slow but steady throughout the remainder of the 20th century; by 1990, 977 people lived there, and the town had spread into neighboring Ellis County. The 2000 census listed the population as 910, but the population more than tripled to 2,960 in 2010, due largely to the southward expansion of the DFW Metroplex.[2]
Geography
Venus is located in northeastern Johnson County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[3]
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Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Venus has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[4]
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1910 | 495 | — | |
| 1920 | 842 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 570 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 321 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 357 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 324 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 414 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 518 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 977 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 910 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 2,960 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 4,361 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,528 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,944 | 44.58% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 803 | 18.41% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 65 | 1.49% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 24 | 0.55% |
| Multiracial (NH) | 132 | 3.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,382 | 31.69% |
| Total | 4,361 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 4,361 people, 909 households, and 740 families resided in the town.
Education
Venus is served by Venus Independent School District (www.venusisd.net), with kindergarten and first grade attending Venus Primary School, grades 2-5 attending Venus Elementary, grades 6–8 attending Venus Middle School, and grades 9–12 attending Venus High School.[7] The small portion of Venus that lies in Ellis County is served by the Midlothian Independent School District or Maypearl Independent School District.
Notable person
- Judith Barrett, actress in the 1930s
References
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- ↑ TSHA Online - Texas State Historical Association
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- ↑ Climate Summary for Venus, Texas
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External links
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