Grangerland, Texas

Grangerland
Unincorporated community
Census designated place
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Grangerland welcome sign
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CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Zip code
77306, 77302

Grangerland is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in east central Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Grangerland is located at the intersection of F.M. 3083 and F.M. 2090, approximately 30 miles north of Houston and 10 miles southeast of Conroe.[1]

History

In 1907, Dr. Edwin Granger purchased land in what is now known as "Grangerland" with the intention of starting a community in the area.[2] Dr. Granger and his fellow settlers made their living by farming cotton, selling limited lumber, and cutting railroad ties.[1][2]

In 1931, during the Texas oil boom, oil was discovered in the area. To accommodate the influx of oil workers, Don D. Granger, Dr. Edwin Granger's son, built a group of houses called, "Granger's Camp."[1][2] As the area continued to expand in the 1940s and 1950s, the area surrounding the camp became known as "Grangerland."

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020754—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
1850–1900[4] 1910[5]
1920[6] 1930[7] 1940[8]
1950[9] 1960[10] 1970[11]
1980[12] 1990[13] 2000[14]
2010[15] 2020[16]

Grangerland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[17][15][16]

2020 Census

Grangerland CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2020[16] % 2020
White alone (NH) 569 75.46%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 2 0.27%
Asian alone (NH) 4 0.53%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 0.13%
Other race alone (NH) 4 0.53%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 27 3.58%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 147 19.50%
Total 754 100.00%

Government

As an unincorporated community, local administrative responsibilities are managed by Montgomery County, Precinct 4. As of June 2023, the commissioner for Precinct 4 is Matt Gray.[18] Caney Creek Fire and Rescue operates a fire station within the community.[19]

In the Texas State Senate, Grangerland is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Grangerland is in District 3, represented by Republican Cecil Bell, Jr. [20]

In the United States Senate, the entire state of Texas is represented by Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. In the United States House of Representatives, Grangerland is in District 8, represented by Republican Morgan Luttrell.[20]

Education

Caney Creek High School, Conroe ISD.

Grangerland students attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District.[21]

Residents of Conroe ISD (and therefore Grangerland) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).[22]

References

  1. ^ a b c Grangerland, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. ^ a b c Grangerland...One Man's Dream East Montgomery Historical Society. Accessed on June 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  4. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b c "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Grangerland CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ Commissioner Precinct 4 Montgomery County, Texas. Accessed on June 10, 2022.
  19. ^ Fire Station Locations Caney Creek Fire and Rescue. Accessed on June 17, 2017.
  20. ^ a b Who Represents Me? Districts by Zip (77306) Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on June 17, 2017.
  21. ^ Maps and Zones Conroe ISD. Accessed on June 17, 2017.
  22. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.191. LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..

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