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College Station Demographic Report (Year: 2002)
College Station Demographic Report College Station. Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future. Mayor Ron Silvia City Council Mayor Pro Tem James Massey, Place 1 John Happ, Place 2 Winnie Garner, Place 3 Scott Mears, Place 4 Dennis Maloney, Place 5 Anne Hazen, Place 6 City Manager Tom Brymer Planning & Zoning Commission Rick Floyd, Chairman Craig Hall Wallis McMath Scott Shafer Phil Trapani Carolyn Williams Ben White College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report Table of Contents FORWARD POPULATION EMPLOYMENT HOUSING CENSUS TRACT PROFILES College Station Demographic Report 22 24 27 College Station Demographic Report Forward This report is the culmination of our continuing efforts to maintain an informed citizenry and business community about the everyday impact that demographic trends make to shape our community. Because College Station is impacted by geographical entities and forces significantly larger than the corporate limits, comparisons and contrasts will be presented frequently. Census 2000 data collected by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, has only now been released in its entirety. Within our community the data presented within this series and similar formats found on our web site is valuable to many city departments, economic development organizations, College Station Independent School District, elected officials and regional policy makers. To further the purpose of the data within this report, it is the expectation of the Long Range Planning Division that the citizens scrutinize the data and consider its impacts to their neighborhoods and the community. While many of the impacts are considered positive, benefiting the community as a whole, others will or should be viewed negatively. With this goal in mind, we hope that this material evokes discussion and meaningful debate as we all embrace the past and explore the future. College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report Population Since the incorporation of College Station in 1938, the City's growth and development has paralleled that of the University. Significant changes on campus in the 1960s and 70s contributing to the exploding enrollment of Texas A&M include desegregation, the integration of women, and non -compulsory membership in the Corps of Cadets. The entire region experienced slower growth during the 80s as the economy slowed during the oil bust. Continued enrollment growth of TAMU and Blinn College, the emergence and expansion of business, industry and tourism related to presence of TAMU contributed significantly to rapid growth in the 90s. Despite recent economic slowing, population trends appear to be continuing in this pattern. Figure 1: Comparison of Historical Populations, 1900- 2000 180,000 -- - - ---- - -� 160,000 140,000 - 120,000 100,000 --- - o, 80,000 0 a 60,000 0,000 40,000- 201000- 20,000 0- 0- 1 1900 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 -Bryan 1 3,589 4,132 6,307 7,814 11,842 18,102 27,542 1 33,719 44,265 1 55,002 65,660 i 1tCollege Station 1 2,184 7,925 11,396 17,676 37,272 1 52,456 67,890 1 Brazos County 1 18,859 18,919 21,975 21,835 26,977 38,390 44,895 57,978 93,588 1121,862 1 152,415 Source: U.S. Census Bureau & The Handbook of Texas Online Analysis of the local population trends shown above shows that College Station surpassed the population of Bryan for the first time to become the largest city in the county. College Station's rate of population growth has varied since 1940; however, the population growth rates between decennial periods have never been below 29.4%. For the period 1940-1950, the population increased by approximately 262%. College Station Demographic Report 7 Student Population. "College Station" implies a collegiate influence. Texas A&M University and to a lesser extent, Blinn College in Bryan, have a tremendous impact upon the community. Following Texas A&M's transition from an all-male, military institution, the school's population as well as that of the entire area increased significantly. Table 1: Student Enrollments Year TAMU Blinn 1960 7,221 1970 14,316OJ 1980 33,499 1986 36,751 1987 1988 1989 1990 39,079 39,163 . 40,492 41,171 1996 38,650 6,925 1997 38,243 7,323 1998 40,113 7,531 1999 43,442 7,984 2000 44,026 8,649 2001 44,618 9,180 2002 45,083 Source: TAMU & Blinn College The table below shows populations trends at the two institutions. The table is not intended as a comparison but represents the additional impact students have on the community. As a two- year college, Blinn attracts many students who transfer into Texas A&M or elect to be enrolled at both Blinn and A&M through dual enrollment programs. Nearly 10,000 students live on -campus in dormitories. The remaining students live off - campus. Increasing employment and economic activity is being generated through the University's Research Park, athletic programs, and residual benefits to business and industry of locating near the campus. Functions associated with the George Bush Presidential Library, Museum and Bush School of Public Affairs continue to expand opportunities. 8 College Station Demographic Report Age and Gender. Due to various unique factors, College Station has more males than females. Typically, as exhibited in the chart below, females slightly outnumber males due primarily to higher life expectancies of females. In College Station, males outnumber females by 1,250. 56 54 52 50 48 46 44 42 Figure 2: Census 2000 Gender Distribution 1990 2000 1990 2000 1990 2000 1990 2000 US US Texas Texas Brazos Brazos College College County County Station Station IN Male ■ Female Source: U.S. Census Bureau Various factors influence a place's median age as well as including life expectancy and birth rates. The median age in College Station is strongly influenced by the proportion of the students attending Texas A&M and Blinn. The increase in median age from 1990 to 2000 is the result of not only the national trend of increasing longevity but also more so increasing economic opportunity to retain or attract recent graduates. Many employers have located or expanded in the Bryan -College Figure 3: Median Age Comparisons 1990-2000 40.0 35.0 30.0 Q25.0 m 20.0 Z 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 Uouege Bryan ttrazos Texas U.S. Station County !i 1990 21.7 28.0 24.0 30.7 32.9 _ I■2000 21.9 27.6 23.6 32.3 35.3 Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 9 Station area in recent years and are acting to retain recent college graduates, many of whom were interning or working part time for the same employer while attending school. Still others are choosing to return to Aggieland for their retirement years. Both of the above trends are evident in the modified population pyramid show below. College Station shows a spike in the population of the traditional college age. Females substantially outnumber males in the 18 to 20 year old cohort and the reverse is true of the 20-24 year cohort. Figure 4: Age and Gender 85 years and over am 70 to 74 years =M 62 to 64 years _Mm 50 to 54 years -� 35 to 39 years 22 to 24 years 18 and 19 years 5 to 9 years Source: U.S. Census Bureau ■ Percent of Total (Male) ■ Percent of Total (Female) College Station Demographic Report ly Ig Race. College Station is comparatively less diverse than Texas as a whole. While there is a higher ratio of white population, the same is true of Asian population. College Station has a lower proportion of Blacks, Hispanics and persons of all other races than Bryan, Brazos County and the State. The proportion of race/ethnic distribution is generally unchanged in College Station from 1990 to 2000. However, all experienced significant population growth. The table below compares the minority population trends from 1990 to 2000 and shows the percent change for the same period. The population groups that experienced the highest rates of growth are American Indians and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander segments. The 2000 Census also reflects 1,282 persons (1.9%) as being of two or more races. Table 2: Race in College Station, 1990 - 2000 Race/ Ethnicity White Figure 5: Race and Ethnicity (2000) 90.0% - - - - - 80.0% --- - 37293 © College Station 70.0% - 60.0% ® Bryan _ ❑ Brazos County 50.0% Asian a� 40.0%- ❑ Texas 11552 45.7% 30.0 29 20.0% 15 10.0% Other 0.0% - - 929 White Black Asian All other Hispanic Hispanic 1 races origin Source: U.S. Census Bureau The proportion of race/ethnic distribution is generally unchanged in College Station from 1990 to 2000. However, all experienced significant population growth. The table below compares the minority population trends from 1990 to 2000 and shows the percent change for the same period. The population groups that experienced the highest rates of growth are American Indians and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander segments. The 2000 Census also reflects 1,282 persons (1.9%) as being of two or more races. Table 2: Race in College Station, 1990 - 2000 Race/ Ethnicity White 1990 43, 520 2000 Numerical 543673 Change 11,153 Percent Change 25.6% Black 37293 3,698 405 12.3% AIAN 108 206 98 90.7% Asian 31399 4,951 11552 45.7% NHPI 29 44 15 51.7% Other 21107 31036 929 44.1% Hispanic 1 41679 —59T 2,0801 44.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report Household Characteristics Overall demographic trends indicate the population is proportionately older as exhibited in the previous section. The changing composition of the College Station community may also be seen through a comparison of household characteristics from 1990 to 2000 as indicated in the table below. Table 3: Households, 1990 2000 Type ..� 000 INumber-TPercent umber Percent Total Households Family households With own children under 18 years Married -couple family With own children under 18 years Female householder, no husband present With own children under 18 years Nonfamily households Householder living alone Householder 65 years and older Households with individuals under 18 years Households with individuals 65 years and over 17,878 100.0% 24,691 100.0% 7,529 42.1 % 10,368 42.0% 3,197 17.9% 5,192 21.0% 5,882 32.9% 7,954 32.2% 3,202 17.9% 4,043 16.4% 1,980 11.1% 1,678 6.8% 678 3.8% 9671 3.9% 10,349 57.9% 14,3231 58.0% 4,770 26.7% 6,6911 27.1% 356 2.0% 5891 N/A N/A 5,4771 2.4% 22.2% N/A N/A 1,6651 6.7% Average household size Average family size 2.39 N/A 2.32 2.98 Source: U.S. Census Bureau I -? College Station Demographic Report Education Enrollment In College Station, education is a focal point. Over four-fifths of the students are enrolled in college. Enrollments at Texas A&M University and Blinn College in Bryan continue to increase each year. Public primary and secondary education is provided through College Station Independent School District. Figure 6: School Enrollment (2000) in College Station ■2% ■1% ■ 83% Source: U.S. Census Bureau 5% ■ Nursery School, Preschool ■ Kindergarten 0 Elementary School (1-8) M High School (9-12) ■ College or Graduate School College Station Demographic Report 13 Educational Attainment. The table below compares educational attainment among College Station residents in 1990 and 2000. The percentage of persons with high school diplomas and associates and bachelor's degrees showed the most significant increases. While the number of residents with graduate or professional degrees increased by 1,635 persons or 31.1%, the overall percentage of persons over 25 years of age increased nearly 39 percent. Table 4: Education Attainment in College Station, 1990-2000 Educational Attainment ..0 Number7 Percent County 7.8% 2000 Number 9th to 12th grade, no diploma Total residents over Age 25 16,788 100% 23,301 100% Less than 9th grade 412 2.5% 485 2.1% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 634 3.8% 953 4.1% High school graduate 1,747 10.4% 2,845 12.2% Some college, no degree 3,359 20.0% 4,323 18.6% Associate degree 745 4.4% 1,156 5.0% Bachelor's degree 4,634 27.6% 6,647 28.5% Graduate or professional degree Percent high school graduate or higher Percent bachelor's degree or higher 5,257 31.3% 93.8% 59.9% 6,892 29.6% 93.8% 58.1% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Again, due to the influence of Texas A&M University, College Station is a highly educated community/workforce when compared to Brazos County and the State of Texas. In 2000, College Station posted a lesser percentage of persons with or without high school diplomas, but significantly higher ratios of persons with college degrees. For persons with some college but no degree and associates degrees, College Station is generally in sync with the County and the State. Table 5: Regional Comparison of Educational Attainment Educational Less than 9th Grade Station 2.1% County 7.8% 11.5% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.1% 10.8% 12.9% High school graduate 12.2% 20.1% 24.8% Some college, no degree 18.6% 19.7% 22.4% Associate degree 5.0%1 4.5% 5.2% Bachelor's degree 28.5% 19.7% 15.6% Graduate or professional degree 29.6%1 17.3% 7.6% Percent high school graduate or higher 93.8% 81.3% 75.7% Percent bachelor's degree or higher 58.1%1 37.0% 23.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau 14 College Station Demographic Report ff 125 12.2% 18.6% fof or Nativity and Place of Birth. In College Station, 88.9 percent of the total population is considered native, having been born a citizen of the U.S. in Texas, another state or outside of the U.S. The remaining 11.1 percent are foreign born. Since 1990, there has been a 58.1 percent increase in the number of foreign -born persons living in College Station. In 1990, 90.9 percent of the total population was considered native and 9.1 percent were foreign -born. The table below compares the ratio of native and foreign born populations in College Station, the MSA and Texas. Evaluation of this data Table 6: Nativity and Place of Birth reflects a strong the correlation M8� presence of Native - . -to 89.7%86.1% TAMU. The Born in the United States university, 87.7% 88.8% 85.0% particularly State of residence 62.8% 67.7% 62.2% in recent Different state 24.9% 21.1% 2 b";• years, has Born outside the United States 1.2% 0.9% 1 had Foreign born 11.1% 10.3% tremendous Entered 1990 to March 2000 7.6% 6.4% success attracting Naturalized Citizen 2.4% 2.2% 4. , international Not a citizen 8.7% 8.1% 9.5% students and Source: Census 2000 faculty. Where the foreign born population statewide is overwhelmingly of Latin Al-,;, origin, the majority of the foreign born population in College Station is from Asian countries. According to the Census Bureau, in the U.S. of the total foreign -born population, 51 percent is from Latin America, 25.5 percent is from Asia and 1' percent is from Europe. Figure 7: Region of Birth of Foreign Region Texas MSA College Station 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Source: Census 2000 ■ Europe ■Asia O Africa ElLatin America ■ Other College Station Demographic Report 15 7 Annexation. Cities annex additional territories for various reasons, among them are: ➢ To secure/stabilize tax base and other revenue sources ➢ To provide areas for future growth ➢ To assert zoning or other regulatory control ➢ For defensive purposes, typically in response to a perceived threat ➢ To adjust or clarify boundaries. The following chart shows the progressive expansion of College Station since incorporation in 1938. 16 Table 7: Area of College Station, 1938 - Present Year 1938 Area of College Station (Square 1.9971 1940 2.5059 1950 2.7926 1960 6.3359 1970 16.6152 1980 24.0018 1990 29.7547 2000 40.6929 2002 47.2182 Source: College Station UIS College Station Demographic Report Population estimates. Population estimates are generated periodically based on new residential development activity minus any residential demolitions that may have occurred. College Station accounts for approximately half of the population growth in Brazos County since 2000, according to the estimates available through the Texas State Data Center. The Long Range Planning Table 8: Population Estimates in Brazos County since April 1, 2000 Division also publishes monthly population "' Population estimates for various Estimate ChanPlace Census' ' ' ' purposes. The most Count Jan 1, " " ' "00-021, recent population College Station 1 67,8901 70,6071 2,717 4.0% estimates for College Bryan 1 65,6601 66,7541 1,094 1.7% Station now exceed Brazos County 1 152,4151 156,7651 4,350 2.9% 73,000 persons, and both Source: Texas State Data Center & CSLRP Texas A&M University and Blinn College posted record enrollments this fall. The percent of growth appears to have slowed to a healthier rate, under three -percent. Despite enrollments, the proportion of students to the general population is decreasing as the community continues to attract new jobs and older demographics. Figure 2: Estimated Population Growth in College Station, 1990-2002 75,000 4.50% 0 4.21 % 4.00% 3.63% 70,000 03.58% 3.22/o 0 3.50% L 0 3.24% 3.05% 3 C 3.00% O 1- O M65,000 2.90% 3 2.63 % C CL 2.50% a d 1.99% C � U 2.00% E 60,000 - 01 BYO d a� W 1.50% A E 01.21% w 1.00% 55,000 0.70% 0.52%0 0.50% 50,000 - — — 0.00% C) N M rn m rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn W M o rn rn o 0 rn rn o 0 N N 0 0 N Year N Population O Percent annual growth —Linear (Population) Source: CS Long Range Planning College Station Demographic Report 17 Regional Role. College Station's geographic situation in Central Texas will continue to play an important role in the future of the Brazos Valley. Bryan/College Station is within approximately 180 miles or a 3 -hour drive of 80 percent of the State's population. Texas has exceeded New York as the country's second most populous state. Combining the population of College Station and Bryan would result in the 17th largest city in Texas at 133,550 (2000) placed between Brownsville and Grand Prairie. Yet Bryan -College Station remains the largest community without direct Interstate Highway access in Texas. Many strides have been made toward improving regional mobility in recent years improving State Highways to four -lane divided highways. For the period 1990 - Figure 3: Growth Rates for Brazos Valley Cities, 1990-2000 2000, Texas' rate of 35 - - growth was nearly 23 30 2s.as percent, placing it 25 among the fastest 20. 1938 16.53 growing state 15 13.01 populations. � 10 8.43 7.83 m Prior to 1940, each of a 5 the counties in the 0- Brazos Valley was on 5 cam bac a4' a``°o A o a equal footing 1Q� cP 0 8.61 a,5° according to 15 _____Go --__-- population. The 1940 Census Source: Texas State Data Center revealed the first indication that Brazos County would emerge to lead the region. This Census was also noteworthy, as it was the first time the students attending college were enumerated at their college residence. Figure 4: County Population in the Brazos Valley 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 00 00 NF' ,yo °o �o �o 00 A °o °o 00 le Nq Nod moo' �� N Noy Nq �°' ,�°' N Source: Brazos 93 Project & U.S. Census Bureau —� Brazos —�— Burleson Grimes — X Leon )K Madison --0 Robertson +Washington 18 College Station Demographic Report Regional Population Estimates The Texas State Data Center publishes population estimates for geographic levels in Texas. The table below demonstrates that population growth in the Bryan/College Station area since 2000 continues to outpace much of the state. Table 1: Population Estimates for Councils of Government since April 1, 2000 I Council of Government •200200 Capital Area 2000 Census 1,346,833 Population Estimate Change 1,428,551 Change 100-02 81,718 6.1% South Texas 264,177 277,476 13,299 5.0% North Central Texas 5,309,277 5,557,320 248,043 4.7% Lower Rio Grande Valley 924,772 967,926 43,154 4.7% Houston -Galveston 4,854,454 5,013,590 159,136 3.3% State of Texas 20,851,820 21,518,555 666,735 3.2% Alamo Area 1,807,868 1,857,448 49,580 2.7% Central Texas 374,518 384,588 10,070 2.7% Texoma 178,200 182,411 4,211 2.4% Brazos Valley 267,085 273,208 6,123 2.3% East Texas 745,180 759,903 14,723 2.0% Middle Rio Grande 154,381 157,260 2,879 1.9% Rio Grande 704,318 717,261 12,943 1.8% Heart of Texas 321,536 326,973 5,437 1.7% Deep East Texas 355,862 361,181 5,319 1.5% Golden Crescent 183,905 186,537 2,632 1.4% Panhandle 402,862 405,110 2,248 0.6% South Plains 377,871 379,929 2,058 0.5% Coastal Bend 549,012 551,986 2,974 0.5% Ark -Tex 270,468 271,693 1,225 0.5% South East Texas 385,090 386,022 932 0.2% Nortex 224,366 224,519 153 0.1% Concho Valley 148,212 148,128 -84 -0.1 West Central Texas 1 324,9011 324,508 -393 -0.10%. Permian Basin 1 376,6721 375,027 -1,645 -0.4% Source: Texas State Data Center College Station Demographic Report 19 The Bryan -College Station Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of Brazos County. The Bryan -College Station MSA ranks as the second fastest growing MSA with a population less than 200,000. Table 2: Population Estimates for MSAs since April 1, 2000 Source: Texas State Data Center & CS Long Range Planning 20 College Station Demographic Report Austin -San Marcos 000 Census Count 1,249,763 Population Estimate Jan 2002MSA 1, 1,327,176 Change i0 77,413 Change 00-02 6.2% Laredo 193,117 204,375 11,258 5.8% McAllen -Edinburg -Mission 569,463 599,309 29,846 5.2% Dallas** 3,519,176 3,694,780 175,604 5.0% Ft. Worth -Arlington** 1,702,625 1,772,546 69,921 4.1% Brownsville -Harlingen -San Benito 335,227 348,374 13,147 3.9% Brazoria* 241,767 250,761 8,994 3.7% Houston* 4,177,646 4,317,853 140,207 3.4% State of Texas 20, 851, 820 21, 518, 555 666,735 3.2% Galveston -Texas City* 250,158 257,350 7,192 2.9% Bryan -College Station 152,415 156,765 4,350 2.9% Tyler 174,706 179,579 4,873 2.8% San Antonio 1,592,383 1,635,942 43,559 2.7% Killeen/Temple 312,952 321,118 8,166 2.6% Sherman/Denison 110,595 112,956 2,361 2.1% Victoria 84,088 85,721 1,633 1.9% EI Paso 679,622 692,415 12,793 1.9% Amarillo 217,858 221,563 3,705 1.7% Waco 213,517 216,517 3,000 1.4% Lubbock 242,628 245,945 3,317 1.4% Longview -Marshall 208,780 211,559 2,779 1.3% Texarkana 89,306 90,078 772 0.9% Corpus Christi 380,783 383,011 2,228 0.6% Wichita Falls 140,518 141,133 615 0.4% Beaumont -Port Arthur 385,090 386,022 932 0.2% Midland -Odessa 237,132 237,494 362 0.2% Abilene 126,555 126,692 1371 0.1% San Angelo 104,010 104,114 1041 0.1% Source: Texas State Data Center & CS Long Range Planning 20 College Station Demographic Report Population Projections Various agencies/entities publish population projections for the Bryan/College Station area, including the City of College Station. Despite the recent and ongoing economic downturn of the national and state economy, few negative affects have been noted locally with particular note to population growth and construction activity. Figure 5: College Station Population Projections 140,000 120,000 — 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 1990 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Exponential Method 52,456 67,915 79,047 92,004 107,084 124,637 A Linear Growth Method 52,456 67,890 81,848 92,553 103,257 113,961 - * Least Squares Method 52,456 67,890 81,282 91,932 102,581 113,231 Source: COCS Long Range Planning Division College Station Demographic Report 21 Employment The oil bust forever scarred employment trends during the 1980s across the state. Texas emerged from a recession in the early 90s with tremendous vigor and record growth. The same is true for College Station. Although the rate of growth has varied from year to year, employment gains have steadily increased since 1990. The majority of the employment growth is correlated to the proximity to Texas A&M University as well as other resources in Houston. Texas A&M University System Bryan Independent School District Sanderson Farms St. Joseph Hospital City of Bryan College Station Independent School District Brazos County Universal Computer Systems City of College Station Wal-Mart Supercenter - Bryan Professional and research and development oriented activities are driving employment in the private sector as tenants are attracted to Texas A&M's Research Park and College Station's two business centers. Figure 6: Employment in College Station, 1990 - 2000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Employment Total Employment % Change Year Ago - Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Real Estate Center The largest area overall employer is TAMU with over 12,000 employees. Traditionally, the Bryan - College Station area has not been associated with industrial or manufacturing activities. Of the largest private employers, food production, medicine, software/technology, retail, banking/finance and building production are all represented. 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Sanderson Farms St. Joseph Hospital Universal Computer Systems Wal-Mart Supercenter - Bryan Reliant Building Products Decision One College Station Medical Center Scott & White Clinic First American Bank 22 College Station Demographic Report Labor Force The Brazos Valley, including College Station enjoys some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. However, this does not come without a cost as College Station continues to deal with underemployment issues. Underemployment results when portions of the labor force are either working in positions or fields in which they are overqualified. Locally, unemployment rates mimic the trends of the larger regions in Texas, but continues to remain very low due in large part to the economic stability of the largest area employer, Texas A&M University. 8.0 7.0 6.0 c 5.0 4.0 a 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 Figure 7: Unemployment Rates (2002) J F M A M J J A S O Month Source: Texas Workforce Commission United States -f- Texas Brazos Valley WDA - Brazos County* - K College Station Since 1990, unemployment rates have remained consistently lower than that of the larger regions, particularly in the State and U.S. The economic decline associated with the events of September 11th, 2001 appears to have had little impact Bryan -College Station area, thus far. 9 8 7 6 5 m 4 a 3 2 1 0 Figure 8: Average Annual Unemployment Rates 1990-2001 O N c7 V LO O r- O O O O O O O O M M M O M O O O O O) O) O O) O) O) W W O O N N Year Source: Texas Workforce Commission 0 United States f Texas BVW DA -x MSA -*- College Station College Station Demographic Report 23 Housing College Station's housing stock consists of low to medium density single-family dwellings and various multi -family housing subtypes, designed primarily to support the University's large off -campus housing needs. The median rent has increased 68% from $356 in 1990 to $597 in 2000. The median value of owner -occupied units has shown a tremendous increase as well. In 2000, the median value was $119,500, which is an increase of 50% since 1990. Table 3: Housing Occupancy and Tenure, 1990 - 2000 Housing Occupancy 1990 19,845 100.0% 000 26,008 100.0% Total Housing Units 19,845 100.0% 26,008 100.0% Occupied Housing Units 17,878 90.1% 24,961 94.8% Vacant Housing Units 1,967 9.9% 1,363 5.2% For seasonal, recreational or occasional use 89 0.4% 111 0.4% Homeowner vacancy rate 5,9801 3.2% 6,7761 1.4% Rental Vacancy rate 4191 8.9% 4691 5.0% Housing Tenure Occupied Housing Units 17,878 100.0% 24,691 100.0% Owner Occupied 4,286 24.0% 7,546 30.6% Renter Occupied 13,592 76.0% 17,145 69.4% Source: U.S. Census Bureau According to sample data taken in the 2000 Census, there are 26,008 housing units in College Station. Of these, approximately one-third are single-family detached. The table below shows the distribution of housing units by various types. Table 4: Housing Types in College Station Total Units 1990 19,845 100.0% 000 26,008 100.0% Single-family detached 5,606 28.3% 8,706 33.8% Single-family attached 1,086 5.5% 1,374 5.3% 2-4 units 4,246 21.4% 5,694 21.9% 5-9 units 2,508 12.6% 2,899 11.1% 10 or more units 1 5,9801 30.1%1 6,7761 26.1 Mobile Home 1 4191 2.1%1 4691 1.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau The ratio of single-family detached dwellings increased while the overall ratio of multi -family dwellings decreased during the period 1990 - 2000. This indicates a diversification of the population with an influx of families. The ratio of mobile homes also decreased slightly. In 2000, duplexes accounted for 6.4 percent of the housing types and structures with 20 or more units accounted for 14.9 percent. 24 College Station Demographic Report rt hits of a Ing Figure 9: Year Structure Built 2001 to 2002 1939 or ° earlier1940 to 1959 8% 1% 4% 1999 to 2000 � � 1960 to 1969 7,/0 6% 1995 to 1998 14% 1970 to 1979 :.. 23% 1990 to 1994 11% 1980 to 1989 26% Source: U.S. Census Bureau & CoCS Development Services Since the 2000 Census, the nature of dwelling unit construction has indicated a swing to a diversifying population base, if not economy. Figure 10: New Dwelling Unit Construction by Type, 2000-2002 LE Single -Family ■ Duplex ❑ Tri-/Four-Plex M Multi -family 100% 90% 80% 70% t 60% m 50% a. 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2000 2001 2002 Year Source: CoCS Development Services College Station Demographic Report 25 26 College Station Demographic Report College Station Census Tract Profiles College Station Demographic Report 27 Tract 2.02 Profile This tract, located in northwestern corner of Brazos County, includes only a small portion of the incorporated area of College Station. Significant portions of this largely rural census tract are within the City of Bryan. It is bounded by the county line on the northern and western edges, FM 60 on the south with various borders to the east. In College Station, Wellborn Road (FM 2154) represents the eastern boundary of the tract. Most of this area in College Station is owned by Texas A&M of the university owned land here is utilized for housing. University. None Highlights: ➢ Major thoroughfares include Raymond Stotzer Parkway (FM 60), Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818), SH 21, SH 47 and Old San Antonio Road (OSR). ➢ Texas A&M's Riverside Campus is located at the southeast corner of SH 21 and SH 47. Demographic Characteristics Out of this tract, only about 100 persons reside in College Station. Much of the area is tied to TAMU. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations Only a small portion of the City's limits and ETJ encroach this Census Tract. Although there is substantial development potential to be found. SH 47 and FM 2818 provide direct connections between FM 60 and SH 21. The Traditions Golf and Country Club is being developed through a partnership with Texas A&M and the City of Bryan in conjunction with a residential development called University Ranch. Regional mobility will be greatly enhanced as plans for the construction of SH 40 are implemented connecting SH 6 to FM 2154 to form a western bypass. 28 College Station Demographic Report 18 nd I are College Station Demographic Report 29 Subject Tract 2.02 College I Station Population (2000) 4,812 67,890 Percent of Total NIA 100% Gender Male 57.2% 51.1% Female 42.8% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 6.5% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 6.5% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 7.3% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 18.3% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 9.0% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 13.2% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 13.9% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 11.2% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 3.7% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 3.1% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 4.4% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 2.0% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.9% 0.4% Median Age 26.8 21.9 Race One race 98.30% 98.10% White 70.20% 80.50% Black 16.00% 5.40% American Indian 0.30% 0.30% Asian 0.30% 7.30% Islander 0.10% 0.10% Some other race 11.30% 4.50% Two or more races 1.70% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 4,812 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 24.6% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 75.4% 90.0% White alone 58.3% 75.7% Housing Total Housing units 1,708 26,054 Occupied housing units 89.40% 94.80% Owner occupied 78.80% 30.60% Renter occupied 21.20% 69.40% Vacant housing units 10.60% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 29 Tract 13.01 Profile This Census tract is the result of a three- way split of Tract 13 since the 1990 Census. Situated between the south extent of the city of Bryan and University Drive East, the area comprises one of the most significant gateways into the community. Its residential composition is dominated housing primarily for college students along Spring Loop and Autumn Circle. Although less student oriented, other residential areas include Chimney Hill and older development near Texas Avenue. Highlights ➢ 1,742 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 1,747 which represents no appreciable change Focal points in this area include the headquarters of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. ➢ This corridor is also the location of numerous limited service hotels, restaurants as well as the Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau. Demographic Characteristics Over half the population in this area is of traditional college age, presumably attending TAMU or Blinn. Development Profile TxDOT has recently completed the widening of University Drive to a six -lane corridor with an enhanced median ensuring its status as an important gateway into the community. ➢ The University Drive Corridor Study, completed in 1990, has guided development in this area. ➢ Regional retail development emerging at the northwest corner of University Drive and SH 6 will anchor the corridor and provide a mix of housing opportunities Study Area Considerations Upon completion of the regional retail development mentioned above, the land within this tract will be largely built out. That is, few opportunities for new development are available. 30 College Station Demographic Report tants jably tlane �ent rive n College Station Demographic Report 31 in-Im College Tract 13.01 Station Population (2000) 1,742 67,890 Percent of Total 2.6% 100% Gender Male 48.6% 51.1% Female 51.4% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 3.3% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 2.9% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 1.3% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 11.5% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 54.2% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 15.0% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 4.4% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 2.5% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 1.9% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 1.0% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 1.2% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 0.9% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.1% 0.4% Median Age 22,1 21.9 Race One race 98.50% 98.10% White 81.00% 80.50% Black 4.20% 5.40% American Indian 0.30% 0.30% Asian 5.50% 7.30% Islander 0.30% 0.10% Some other race 7.10% 4.50% Two or more races 1.50% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 1,742 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 13.4% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 86.6% 90.0% White alone 75.5% 75.7% Total Housing units 873 26,054 Occupied housing units 95.30% 94.80% Owner occupied 9.50% 30.60% Renter occupied 90.50% 69.40% Vacant housing units 4.70% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 31 Tract 13.02 Profile This Census tract resulted from a three- :,�, ,� '�,`'`. ,x '. de :o �, way split of the 1990 Census Tract 13.a •• �� °' The population here represents nearly 6% of the City's total. Highlights ___ ➢ 4,012 Population (2000); the \ estimated 2001 population is 4,065, fi," a °- an increase of approximately 1.32 Q� ryr 1 �.n.,• � 10 Ol `" percent Major roads include SH 6, University a Drive East, Harvey Road and to a lesser extent, Munson Avenue. ➢ Major activity/employment centers include the Scott & White Clinic ➢ The area is generally bounded by University Drive East, Munson Avenue, Harvey Road and the Earl Rudder Freeway (SH 6). Demographic Characteristics Despite the suburban appearance, the area is highly influenced by its proximity to the university. Many of the rented dwelling units, which account for nearly three quarters of the total stock, are likely apartments situated between Harvey Road and University Oaks Boulevard. Overall, the age distribution of the population in this area resembles that of the City. Development Profile ➢ For the most part, this part of the community is built out. That is, there are few opportunities to develop raw land. ➢ Infill opportunities have been utilized to develop the University Preserve residential development on Munson. ➢ University Drive East has been improved to six lanes with an improved median Study Area Considerations Although the City has expanded its boundaries beyond the Earl Rudder Freeway, the SH 30 and FM 60 corridors are still considered valuable gateways into the community. This has been particularly recognized along FM 60/University Drive with the Gateway Study and the implementation of an overlay district to promote good aesthetics and development organization. Many single-family residential structures in this area foundation challenges, often contributing to premature occupancy and declining property values. The area presents challenges concerning student housing whic Eastgate Neighborhood Plan. This small area plan i comprehensive plan and more specifically addresses issues. 32 are confronted with severe transitions away from owner s proximity to campus also h was a focal point of the supplemental to the City's neighborhood concerns and College Station Demographic Report Coll, Population (2000) Percent of Total 4,012 67,89C Gender 5.9% 100% Malen 28.90% 30.60% Female 52.1% 51.1% `$ 47.9% 48.9% Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 3-7% 4.5% 10 to 14 years 3.2% 3.9% 15 to 19 years 3.0% 3.7% 20 to 24 years 10.3% 17'9% 25 to 34 years 39.8% 35.6% 35 to 44 years 14.6% 13.0% 45 to 54 years 7 8% 8.3% 55 to 59 years 7.3% 6.0% 60 to 64 years 2.8% 2.1% 65 to 74 years 2'3% 1.4% 75 to 84 years 2 8% 1.9% 85 years and over 2.1% 1.2% 0.1% 0.4% d�ari:Age ; P - One race White 97.80% 98.10% Black 82.90% 80.50% American Indian 3.60% 5.40% Asian 0.40% 0.30% Islander 7.40% 7.30% Some other race 0.00% o 0.10 /o Two or more races 3.60% 4.50% 2.20% 1.90% Total Population _ J Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4 0 °2 67'890 Not Hispanic or Latino 10.3 /0 10.0% 8 White alone 9.7% 90.0% 77.1% 75.7% j Total Housing units.r� Occupied housing units 1'917 26,054 Owner occupied 96.40% 94.80% Renter occupied 28.90% 30.60% Vacant housing units 71.10% 69.40% Source: U.S. Census Bureau 3.60% 5.20% College Station Demographic Report 33 Tract 13.03 Profile This area, immediately east of the Main Campus, includes one of College Station's oldest neighborhoods, College Hills. Highlights > Major activity/employment centers include the College Station City Hall and College Hills Elementary School Thomas Park is a major neighborhood focal point. > The area is generally bounded by University Drive, Texas Avenue, Harvey Road and Munson Avenue. Demographic Characteristics Nearly half of the population in this area is between the ages of 20 and 24 Development Profile Areas located primarily along Texas Avenue are targeted for redevelopment over time, based on various conditions Like the residential areas to the east, this predominantly single-family residential area is generally renter occupancy. The reconfiguration of George Bush East through this neighborhood will significantly enhance mobility and the design of safer intersection alignments will aid in better pedestrian and bicycle movement. Study Area Considerations Located prominently across from the main campus, areas recommended for redevelopment should carefully consider all aspects of the comprehensive plan's goals, objectives and development policies to ensure full advantage of the proximity to campus is taken. On the other hand, the area's proximity to campus also presents challenges concerning student housing which was a focal point of the Eastgate Neighborhood Plan. This small area plan is supplemental to the City's comprehensive plan and more specifically addresses neighborhood concerns and issues. 14 College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report 35 Subject Tract 13.03 College Station Population (2000j�':� 4 590 6T��89Q ate. • Percent of Total 6.8% 100% Male 51.6% 51.1% Female 48.4% 48.9% Under 5 years 3.3% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 3.0% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 2.4% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 11.6% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 48.1% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 15.2% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 6.1% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 4.5% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 1.5% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 0.8% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 1.5% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 1.7% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.4% 0.4% Meda gem �,.- ......� .-• � _ ,� -223 219 ISM Raceme fr�� : w��4 .,P, One race 97.50% 98.10% White 80.10% 80.50% Black 5.80% 5.40% American Indian 0.30% 0.30% Asian 4.30% 7.30% Islander 0.10% 0.10% Some other race 6.90% 4.50% Two or more races 2.50% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Ya{ Total Population 4,590 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 13.9% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 86.1% 90.0% White alone 74.2% 75.7% i Total Housing units 2,203 26,054 Occupied housing units 93.80% 94.80% Owner occupied 18.10% 30.60% Renter occupied 81.90% 69.40% Vacant housing units 6.20% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 35 Tract 14 Profile Comprised of three Census Block Groups, this area is nestled north of the TAMU campus and south of the Bryan city limits. The area is generally referred to as Northgate and developed to fulfill the •t,� ''y`y off -campus needs of the then emerging \41. 1 A&M College of Texas. Married student and other housing facilities owned by the University are east of South College Avenue. West of this corridor the �•�f; traditional Northgate area resembles the historic urban core of College Station, with a mix of uses that continue to be strongly oriented to the needs of the university community. Highlights ➢ Major Roads include Texas Avenue (SH 6 Business), University Drive (FM 60), Wellborn Road (FM 2154) and South College (SH 308) The Northgate Redevelopment Plan provides specific guidance for much of this area ➢ Focus area of the "Northgate Revitalization Study" ➢ Population has declined 13 percent since 1990 ➢ Total households have decreased by 3 percent Total housing units are down by about 6 percent The number of vacant housing units has been cut in half from 99 in 1990. Demographic Characteristics One of the most densely populated areas in College Station Highly student oriented and nearly 70 percent of the population is between ages 20 and 34 ➢ The population in 2000 was 3459 and 48 percent Asian; the only tract where white did not comprise the majority of the racial population ➢ Approximately 98.7 percent of the occupied housing units are renter occupied Development Profile Undergoing significant redevelopment in the historic core Northgate area Commercial uses in the area are highly oriented to serve the student population ➢ Retail center at the northwest corner of University Drive and South College Avenue is a potential redevelopment site since Alberston's vacated Northgate Promenade has been constructed on a closed section of Church Street ➢ The Northgate Parking Garage was constructed by the City of College Station The Traditions dormitory development (437 rooms) is the first of several new/anticipated multi -family developments in Northgate Study Area Considerations Some consider Northgate to be downtown College Station, while others will say it is TAMU. They both share University Drive and effectively serve one of the City's most significant demographics, the students. City Hall, originally located on Church Street, relocated to better serve citizens. Recent and pending revisions to the zoning ordinance should encourage additional development that mimics traditional neighborhood design with multi -story, mixed use buildings. 36 College Station Demographic Report Col College Station Demographic Report 37 Population (2000) 3,459 Station 67,890 Percent of Total 5.1% 100% Gender Male 62.4% 51.1% Female Age' 37.6% 48.9% Under 5 years 7.3% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 3.2% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 1.3% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 8.9% 17.9% 7n +- ')n College Station Demographic Report 37 Tract 15 Profile Census Tract 15 is the Texas A&M University Main Campus. All of the dormitories owned by the University are located here. Campus housing has evolved from tent cities in the early days to modern dormitories. No new dormitories have been constructed since 198#. Highlights ➢ TAMU's main campus is bounded by Texas Avenue, George Bush Drive, Wellborn Road, and University Drive. ➢ Union Pacific Railroad runs along the western edge (Wellborn Road) and was the subject of the recently completed "Local Rail Economic and Feasibility Study" Demographic Characteristics ➢ Population decreased by approximately 5.5 percent since 1990 ➢ The ratio of males to females has decreased ➢ Asian population increased by nearly 52% since 1990 ➢ Black population has decreased by nearly 60% since 1990 ➢ Population of this tract represents the highest percentage and highest density of the City of College Station Development Profile & Study Area Considerations ➢ A comprehensive campus master plan updating process is underway ➢ Davis -Gary Hall is proposed to be converted from a traditional corridor style dorm with community bathrooms to apartment style with kitchens and private facilities resulting in half the available beds in the dorm ➢ No new dorms are proposed on the main campus ➢ Law and Puryear Halls were demolished in 1996 38 College Station Demographic Report Coi Cortege 3lation Demographic Report 39 Subject Tract 15 College Station 67,890 Population (2000) 9,742 Percent of Total 14.3% 100% Gender_ Male 54.1% 51.1% Female 45.9% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 0.0% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 0.0% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 0.0% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 61.0% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 38.4% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 0.5% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 0.1% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 0.0% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and over Median Age Race One race White Black American Indian Asian Islander Some other race Two or more races Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino White alone Housing Total Housing units Occupied housing units Owner occupied Renter occupied Vacant housing units 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 19.7 98.00% 86.00% 2.70% 0.20% 4.20% 0.10% 4.70% 2.00% 9,742 10.0% 90.0% 81.4% 8 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 2.1% 1.4% 1.9% 1.2% 0.4% 21.9 98.10% 80.50% 5.40% 0.30% 7.30% 0.10% 4.50% 1.90% 67,890 10.0% 90.0% 75.7% 26,054 94.80% 30.60% 69.40% 5.20% Cortege 3lation Demographic Report 39 Tract 16.01 Profile Census Tract 16.01 remains geographically unchanged. It is located immediately south of TAMU's main campus. Portions of this area nearest the campus are often referred to as Southgate or Southside. Some of the residential structures in the southside neighborhood were originally located on campus. Highlights This tract is bordered by major roads including George Bush Drive, Texas Avenue, Holleman Drive and Wellborn Road. facilitating routes for alternative transportation Anderson Street is also important, modes to campus. Demographic Characteristics ➢ Population has increased approximately 10 percent since 1990. ➢ Persons over 65 have declined Development Profile ➢ Redmond Terrace shopping center, located at the southwest corner of Texas and George Bush is poised for redevelopment this year ➢ The intersection realignment of Holleman Drive at Texas Avenue is targeted in the future Study Area Considerations This area, commonly referred to as Southside, is one of College Station's oldest neighborhoods. While this tract represents a broad area, the oldest part is directly across from the campus. Much of the housing stock is 50 to 60 years old, has not seen much positive infill development and is faced with competing pressures of neighborhood preservation versus the availability of quality, affordable housing. 40 College Station Demographic Report Col (;otlege Station Demographic Report 41 Subject Tract 16.01 College Station I Population (2000) 4,578 67,890 Percent of Total 6.7% 100% Gender Male 52.9% 51.1% Female 47.1% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 6.0% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 5.4% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 5.4% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 10.3% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 32.0% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 13.5% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 9.0% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 6.5% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 2.7% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 2.2% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 3.4% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 2.6% 1-2% 85 years and over 0.9% 0.4% Median Age 22.8 21.9 Race One race 97.75% 98.10% White 67.20% 80.50% Black 17.20% 5.40% American Indian 0.30% 0.30% Asian 4.20% 7.30% Islander 0.10% 0.10% Some other race 8.80% 4.50% Two or more races 2.20% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 4,578 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 14.3% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 85.7% 90.0% White alone 62.7% 75.7% Housing Total Housing units 2,059 26,054 Occupied housing units 93.10% 94.80% Owner occupied 28.40% 30.60% Renter occupied 71.60% 69.40% Vacant housing units 6.90% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau (;otlege Station Demographic Report 41 Tract 16.03 Profile This Census tract resulted from Tract 16.02 being split into 16.03 and 16.04. Highlights 6,063 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 6,139, an increase of approximately 1.3 percent The area's main environmental feature is Bee Creek ➢ The major roads in the area also represent the boundaries of the tract and include Texas Avenue on the east, Southwest Parkway on the south, Wellborn Road on the west and Holleman Drive on the north. Demographic Characteristics The most significant demographic factor for this tract is that 44 percent of the population is between the ages of 20 and 24. Asian population groups are the largest minority group. Over 11 percent of the population are of Hispanic origin. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations Areas along Texas Avenue consist of commercial and other non-residential uses. Multi -family dwellings and single-family high density uses along Anderson Street buffer the interior single-family areas from the commercial uses. Portions of the study area closer to Wellborn allow for higher density residential uses. Although there are several large tracts available for development in this area, there has been low development pressure experienced here. 42 College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report 43 Subject Tract 16.03 College Station Population (2000) 6,063 67,890 Percent of Total 8.9% 100% Gender Male 49.8% 51.1% Female 50.2% 48 9% College Station Demographic Report 43 Tract 16.04 Profile This Census tract resulted from the 1990 Census Tract 16.02 being split into 16.03 and 16.04. Highlights r 3,717 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 3,746 an increase of approximately 0.78 percent The area's major environmental feature is Bee Creek Park The major roads in the area also represent its boundaries are Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) on the south, Wellborn Road (FM Southwest Parkway on the north and Texas Avenue on the east. A&M Consolidated High School, associated athletic facilities and administrative functions are located at Welsh Avenue and Harvey Parkway. 2154) on the west, CSISD Mitchell Demographic Characteristics Approximately 57 percent of the population in this study area is between the ages of 20 to 34. Minority groups comprise approximately 18 percent of the population, with persons of "some other race" having the greatest proportion. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations The area is characterized by commercial strips along Harvey Mitchell Parkway and large apartment complexes along either Southwest Parkway. A strong commercial node exists at the intersection Southwest Parkway and Texas Avenue. Older single- family neighborhoods on the interior of this study area appear to be thriving with a homeowner vacancy rate of only 0.3 percent. Development at the western end may be hindered by poor access and floodplain issues. 44 College Station Demographic Report college station Demographic Report 45 Subject 711 Tract 16.04 3,717 Population (2000) 67,890 Percent of Total Gender 5.5% 100% Male 50.8% 51.1% Female 49.2% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 3.0% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 2.6% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 3.4% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 9.8% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 to 84 years 85 years and over Median Age Race One race White Black American Indian Asian Islander Some other race Two or more races Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino White alone Hous�nga t j Total Housing units Occupied housing units Owner occupied Renter occupied Vacant housing units 43.5% 13.6% 7.2% 6.8% 3.9% 2.5% 2.7% 0.7% 0.3% 23 98.30% 82.10% 4.40% 0.60% 5.20% 0.10% 5.80% 1.70% 3,717 11.4% 88.6% 76.8% Wv.r Y49 1,910 96.50% 20.00% 80.00% 3.50% 35.6% 13.0% 8.3% 6.0% 2.1% 1.4% 1.9% 1.2% 0.4% 21.9 98.10% 80.50% 5.40% 0.30% 7.30% 0.10% 4.50% 1.90% 67,890 10.0% 90.0% 75.7% v - 26,054 94.80% 30.60% 69.40% 5.20% college station Demographic Report 45 Demographic Characteristics The median age here is younger than College Station as a whole with great than 50 percent being between 20 to 24 years of age. Significant development has occurred in this area since 1990, when the population was 3,259. This is an 88.7 percent increase through 2000 and 97 percent increase through 2001. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations Post Oak Mall anchors the northern corner of the study area and is flanked by the Wolf Pen Creek corridor along Holleman Drive. The Land Use Plan identifies only a comparatively small area for single-family medium density development. Generally, the land use plan, the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and the City Centre plan under development seek to capture the energy of the young population and encourage adense cluster of population to support entertainment and mixed use offerings in the respective areas. 46 College Station Demographic Report Tract 17 Profile The boundaries of this tract are unchanged since the 1990 Census, enabling easy comparison. �y >a- �SS ya�o L.� Highlights a ➢ 6,150 Population (2000); they estimated 2001 population is 6,421, an increase of approximately 4.4 percent , -`at 10 °' <� - > The area's main environmental feature is the Wolf Pen Creek corridor and Bee Creek. Major roads include the Earl Rudder Freeway (SH 6); Harvey Road (SH 30), Texas Avenue (BR 6), Holleman Drive, Southwest Parkway and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) Major activity/employment centers include the Post Oak Mall and an emerging concentration of municipal facilities on Kreneck Tap Road The area is generally bounded by Harvey Road, Texas Avenue and the Earl Rudder Freeway. Demographic Characteristics The median age here is younger than College Station as a whole with great than 50 percent being between 20 to 24 years of age. Significant development has occurred in this area since 1990, when the population was 3,259. This is an 88.7 percent increase through 2000 and 97 percent increase through 2001. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations Post Oak Mall anchors the northern corner of the study area and is flanked by the Wolf Pen Creek corridor along Holleman Drive. The Land Use Plan identifies only a comparatively small area for single-family medium density development. Generally, the land use plan, the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor Study and the City Centre plan under development seek to capture the energy of the young population and encourage adense cluster of population to support entertainment and mixed use offerings in the respective areas. 46 College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report 47 - wol I -.- Subject Tract 17 Population (2000) 6,150 67,890 Percent of Total 9.1% 100% Gender Male 46.6% 51.1% Female 53.4% 48.9% Age' Under 5 years 4.9% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 3.3% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 2.2% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 14.1% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 52.5% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 13.5% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 4.9% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 2.4% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 0.6% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 0.4% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 0.7% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 0.5% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.1% 0.4% Median Age 21.6 21.9 Race One race 98.30% 98.10% White 79.60% 80.50% Black 8.40% 5.40% American Indian 0.40% 0.30% Asian 5.70% 7.30% Islander 0.00% 0.10% Some other race 4.10% 4.50% Two or more races 1.70% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 6,150 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 10.3% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 89.7% 90.0% White alone 74.2% 75.7% tfous_ina -'x Total Housing units 2,878 26,054 Occupied housing units 95.90% 94.80% Owner occupied 17.20% 30.60% Renter occupied 82.80% 69.40% Vacant housing units 4.10% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 47 Tract 18.01 Profile This area is generally referred to as Southwood Valley and represents College Station's first suburban push south of FM 2818. Highlights ➢ 5,313 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 5,324 ➢ The area's main environmental feature is a tributary of Bee Creek and its coinciding greenway. ➢ The major roads also form the boundaries and include Texas Avenue/SH 6 on the east, Rock Prairie Road on the south, Rio Grande Boulevard on the west and Harvey Mitchell Parkway on the north. As the community grows, the Deacon Street and Longmire Drive corridors are of increasing value to the thoroughfare network ➢ Major activity/employment centers include the Southwood Valley Elementary School and commercial areas that are oriented to the neighborhood's edges. Demographic Characteristics Over the last 12 years, the population in this area has remained fairly constant since land available for residential development is limited to not available. Some of the previously owner -occupied single-family dwellings have transitioned into rental housing generally for student occupancy. Black and Asian groups consist of equal shares of the minority population. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations The transition of the older residential areas such as Southwood Valley is underway. The presence of a strong neighborhood elementary school continues to strengthen the quality of life and aid to resist further negative impacts. While a successful new commercial center has emerged at the southern end of the study area, the commercial node at the northern end anchored by Albertson's and Wal-Mart may be ripe for redevelopment. 48 College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report 49 Fbjject (2000) 5,313 Station 67,890 t of Total 7.8% 100% er Male 50.4% 51.1% Female 49.6% 48.9% Age Under 5 years 6.4% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 5.6% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 6.0% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 8.8% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 24.3% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 17.4% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 12.6% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 10.6% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 3.2% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 1.6% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 2.1% 1 9% 75 to 84 years 1.0% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.2% 0.4% Median Age 24.6 21,9 Race One race 98.50% 98.10% White 86.30% 80.50% Black 4.40%o 5.40 /o American Indian 0.20% 0.30% Asian 4.40% 7.30% Islander 0.00% 0.10% Some other race 3.20% 4.50% Two or more races 1.50% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 5,313 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 9.4% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 90.6% 90.0% White alone 80.7% 75.7% Housing Total Housing units 2,225 26,054 Occupied housing units 96.00% 94.80% Owner occupied 43.40% 30.60% Renter occupied 56.60% 69.40% Vacant housing units 4.00% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 49 Tract 18.02 Profile This study area has incurred tremendous growth since 1990. Since, Census Tract 18 has been split into two tracts. Highlights 5,829 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 6,149, an increase of approximately 5.5 percent The major roads also form many of the study area boundaries and include SH 6, Graham Road, Victoria Avenue, Wellborn Road (FM 2154), Rock Prairie Road. Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) and Rio Grande Boulevard. Major activity/employment centers include the College Station Medical Center and the Southwood Athletic Park. Demographic Characteristics Consistent with the overall racial profile of College Station, Asian population groups make up the largest proportion of minorities in this study area. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations TxDOT is proposing to change the rural context of Wellborn Road (FM 2154) from that of a rural two-lane highway to a suburban four -lane concrete street with improved drainage. Although this project will not materialize for a few years, it is an indicator of the overall change occurring in this part of the community. The construction of SH 40 will provide direct access to this area from the SH 6/Greens Prairie Road area and potentially change travel patterns for many visiting the region. This area is not typically associated as functioning as a gateway into College Station, but area transportation improvements support otherwise. 50 College Station Demographic Report i Subject Tract 18.02 College c- Population (2004 .. ;: _ _ .. Station Percent of Total 8.6% 100% GendeJ Male 47.8% 51.1% Female 52.2% 48.9% Ag Under 5 years 6.3% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 6.1% 3 9% 10 to 14 years 6.2% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 8.2% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 28.0% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 14.3% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 13.2% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 9.3% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 5.0% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 1.2% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 1.9% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 1.6% 1.2% 85 years and over 1.2% 0.4% e pang Rac One race 98.60% 98.10% White 84.70% 80.50% Black 3.70% 5.40% American Indian 0.40% 0.30% Asian 7.50% 7.30% Islander 0.00% 0.10% Some other race 2.20% 4.50% Two or more races 1.40% 1.90% Hispanic/Latino and Race 5,829 67,890 Total Population Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 7.2% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 92.8% 90.0% White alone 80.5% 75.7% la'usin Total Housing units 2,229 26,054 Occupied housing units 95.60% 94.80% Owner occupied 45.30% 30.60% Renter occupied 54.70% 69.40% Vacant housing units 4.40% 5.20% Source: 1 f S Cencnc R College Station Demographic Report 51 Tract 20.01 Profile Located along the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway (SH 6), this tract includes most of Annexation Area #4 that was completed last year. Highlights ➢ 3,885 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 4,032, an increase of approximately 3.8 percent ➢ The area's main environmental feature is Carter Creek and associated proposed greenways ➢ Major roads include SH 6, Greens Prairie and SH 40 (Proposed) ➢ The area is generally bounded by Greens Road, Rock Prairie Road and Alum Creek Road, Barron Road, Rock Prairie Road Prairie Road, Wellborn Road, Graham Demographic Characteristics Persons in this study area tend to be homeowners and older. The median age is 81 percent higher than that of College Station. Over one-third of the population is between the ages of 35 and 54 and 17 percent of households have individuals that are at least 65. Asians are the largest minority group. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations There is very little connectivity from neighborhood to neighborhood in this area. This forces trips to the freeway and feeder road system, typically designed to support regional mobility patterns. Since 1990, many commercial uses have migrated toward properties located along Earl Rudder Freeway. This trend is not unique to College Station. The former Westinghouse/Northrup Grumman facility represents an opportunity for growth in this area. 52 College Station Demographic Report Subject 2000 Percent of Total 1 .01 85 N/A College Station X890 100% +Male 49.5% 51.1% Female 50.5% 48.9% Under 5 years 5.2% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 8.0% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 10.5% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 9.0% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 4.4% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 6.4% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 18.7% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 19.4% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 6.3% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 5.0% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 5.7% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 2.4% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.4% 0.4% Me" � One race 98.60% 98.10% White 90.90% 80.50% Black 0.90% 5.40% American Indian 0.30% 0.30% Asian 5.20% 7.30% Islander 0.00% 0.10% Some other race 1.30% 4.50% Two or more races 1.40% 1.90% His" is a ai aEm Total Population 3,885 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4.5% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 95.5% 90.0% IAitiu„ .,i,...,. - Tract 20.02 Profile Wrapping around the eastern edge of College Station, this tract includes portions of the cities of Bryan and College Station and Brazos County. The only portion College Station in this study area is the 30/60 corridor. Highlights 3,928 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 4,028, an increase of approximately 2.5 percent ➢ The area's main environmental feature is Carter Creek. ➢ Major roads include SH 30, FM 158, Harvey Road, and University Drive ➢ Major activity/employment centers include the Brazos Valley Physician's Centre future site of the ➢ The area is generally bounded by SH 30 on the east, Earl Rudder Freeway and College Station city limits on the west. Demographic Characteristics The portions of College Station in this Census Tract are generally not populated with the exception of the area along the south side of Harvey Road (SH 30). The public/private partnership to development the hotel and conference center should attract some mixed use development to the area. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations Carter Creek has historically been an obstacle to development in this area. As a result, the context is significantly more rural residential. The development of the hotel, conference center and the First American Bank campus represents the first development push by College Station to the east of Carter Creek. The other change expected to occur over time will be the extension of Greens Prairie Road to SH 30. College Station annexed portions of this tract last year (Annexation Areas 5 and 6). 54 College Station Demographic Report Subject Tract 0.0 '0 Percent of Total N/A 100% Male 51.0% 51.1% Female 49.0% 48.9% Age. Under 5 years 7.9% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 9.5% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 10.0% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 7.5% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 7.1% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 14.8% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 19.0% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 12.4% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 3.6% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 2.2% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 4.5% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 2.1% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.3% 0.4% a One race 98.70% 98.10% White 88.90% 80.50% Black 4.50% 5.40% American Indian 0.40% 0.30% Asian 1.20% 7.30% Islander 0.00% 0.10% Some other race 3.60% 4.50% Two or more races 1.30% 1.90% Total Population 3,928 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 9.8% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 90.2% 90.0% White alone 83.5% 75.7% ousin ` A . Total Housing units 1,434 26,054 Occupied housing units 95.50% 94.80% Owner occupied 79.50% 30.60% Renter occupied 20.50% 69.40% Vacant housing units 4.50% 5.20% Source: U.S. Census Fur-, �6c . urivrt "rraogrupnrc Aepori 55 Tract 20.03 Profile This tract includes areas that are incurring the majority of residential subdivision activity and consequently, population growth. It is the southern gateway into the community along SH 6. Significant changes are also anticipated in the future. The development of the second city owned business park and the construction of SH 40 linking SH 6 to FM 2154 are but two examples. Highlights ➢ 4,985 Population (2000); the estimated 2001 population is 5,585, an increase of approximately 12 percent ➢ The area's main environmental feature is Lick Creek Park ➢ Major roads include SH 6, Greens Prairie Road, Barron Road, Rock Prairie Road and SH 40 (Proposed) ➢ Major activity/employment centers include the College Station Business Parks ➢ The area is generally bounded by Greens Prairie Road, Wellborn Road, Graham Road, Rock Prairie Road and Alum Creek Demographic Characteristics Analysis of the data for this area reveals significant departures from various overall characteristics of the community. The population is significantly older and has a more typical characteristic of more women. A lower proportion of blacks characterizes the population but Asian proportions are on par with that of College Station as a whole. Being further away from the University, neighborhoods are more family oriented and tend to have fewer concentrations of student populations. Development Profile ➢ College Station's first business park is rapidly developing. A second is under development ➢ Increased development pressure along SH 6 frontage roads ➢ Rural context frontage roads anticipated to be reconfigured to urban (one-way) format ➢ Numerous neighborhoods at various stages of development Study Area Considerations College Station continues to push southward along SH 6. Much of the development pressure pulling the population is a result of significant parcels becoming available for suburban development through the extension of water/sewer infrastructure. ➢ Implementation of Small Area Plan ➢ Development/implementation of update thoroughfare plan ➢ What impacts will the proposed SH 40 connecting SH 6 and Wellborn Road have on the general development pattern of the community? ➢ Tremendous pubic investment is anticipated through the construction of at least one elementary and high school. 56 College Station Demographic Report Subject I Tract 20.03 I College Station Percent of Total waege orauon rjemograpnic Report 57 Male 48.8% 51.1% Female 51.2% 48.9% Under 5 years 10.0% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 9.1% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 8.3% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 6.7% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 3.7% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 14.3% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 20.6% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 11.6% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 4.4% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 3.3% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 4.5% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 2.4% 1.2% 85 years and over 1.2% 0.4% waege orauon rjemograpnic Report 57 Tract 20.04 Profile This broad area stretches from the southernmost extent of College Station to the Burleson County and Grimes County lines. The community of Millican is also located in the center of the tract. Most of this tract is in the ETJ of College Station and unless and until it is annexed has little bearing on demographic considerations as they apply directly to the City. Highlights ➢ Major roads include SH 6 and FM 2154 ➢ The area's main environmental features are floodplains associated with the Brazos and Navasota rivers. ➢ Major activity/employment centers include the Texas World Speedway Demographic Characteristics The demographic profile of this area is more typical than that of College Station. The age and gender distributions are balanced. Development Profile ➢ SH 6 is proposed to be improved to a limited access freeway from Peach Creek Road south to the Grimes County line/Navasota city limits. Study Area Considerations Regional cooperation is paramount to the appropriate development pattern in this area. While College Station does have subdivision authority in its ETI, other infrastructure considerations, policies and programs are the responsibility of others. 58 College Station Demographic Report C.ottege Wation Demographic Report 59 Subject Tract 0. College Population (2000) 3,051 Station 67,890 Percent of Total Gender=,f N/A 100% Male 50.4% 51.1% Female 49.6% 48.9% Ag Under 5 years 5.9% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 8.3% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 9.5% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 8.4% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 4.7% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 9.8% 13.0% C.ottege Wation Demographic Report 59 Tract 20.05 Profile This area generally stretches from Wellborn Road to the Brazos River south of FM 60. Most of the tract is outside of College Station's limits but are within the ETI. Highlights ➢ Major roads include FM 2154 (Wellborn Road), FM 2818 and FM 60 ➢ Major activity/employment centers include Texas A&M's West Campus, Easterwood Airport and the George Bush Presidential Library. Demographic Characteristics This geographic transition area is actually highly influenced by the University. The median is low at 22 and 37 percent of the population is between the ages of 20 and 24. Development Profile & Study Area Considerations ➢ FM 60 has been improved in the vicinity of the airport ➢ Significant rural development, subdivision activity underway in the Dowling Road area ➢ Several multi -family developments completed nearer the University and along the major corridors 60 College Station Demographic Report College Station Demographic Report 61 20.05 College Station Population (2000) 7,627 67,890 Percent of Total N/A 100% Gender Mate 50.3% 51.1% Female 49.7% 48.9% Age_,,,;--. Under 5 years 3.9% 4.5% 5 to 9 years 4.3% 3.9% 10 to 14 years 4.2% 3.7% 15 to 19 years 14.8% 17.9% 20 to 24 years 37.0% 35.6% 25 to 34 years 11.2% 13.0% 35 to 44 years 9.2% 8.3% 45 to 54 years 7.4% 6.0% 55 to 59 years 2.4% 2.1% 60 to 64 years 1.9% 1.4% 65 to 74 years 2.5% 1.9% 75 to 84 years 1.1% 1.2% 85 years and over 0.2% 0.4% Median Age �3 22 21.9 Race One race 98.3% 98.1% White 88.3% 80.5% Black 3.5% 5.4% American Indian 0.3% 0.3% Asian 0.4% 7.3% Islander 0.0% 0.1% Some other race 4.5% 4.5% Two or more races 1.7% 1.9% Hispanic/Latino and Race Total Population 7,627 67,890 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 9.3% 10.0% Not Hispanic or Latino 90.7% 90.0% White alone 83.9% 75.7% o Total Housing units 3,580 26,054 Occupied housing units 91.0% 94.8% Owner occupied 37.2% 30.6% Renter occupied 62.8% 69.4% Vacant housing units 9.0% 5.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau College Station Demographic Report 61 Pof College Station, Texas ng Range Planning Division January 2003 k