Rosenberg, Texas

Rosenberg is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Fort Bend County and is part of the Houston•Sugar Land•Baytown Metropolitan Area. The population was 24,043 at the 2000 census. A census estimate from July 2006 places the population at 31,846. The community holds the Rosenberg Czech Fest on the first weekend in May and the Fort Bend County fair in October.^[3]

History

Rosenberg is named after Henry von Rosenberg who migrated from Switzerland to the United States in 1843. He was the first president of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad.^[4]

Geography

Rosenberg is located at 29°33′9″N 95°48′18″W / 29.5525°N 95.805°W (29.552388, -95.804899)^[5].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 square miles (55.1 km²), of which, 21.2 square miles (55.0 km²) of it is land and 0.05% is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 24,043 people, 7,933 households, and 5,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.7 people per square mile (436.8/km²). There were 8,438 housing units at an average density of 397.2/sq mi (153.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.69% White, 8.53% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 22.17% from other races, and 2.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.96% of the population.

There were 7,933 households out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,510, and the median income for a family was $39,965. Males had a median income of $28,723 versus $21,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,814. About 13.6% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Rosenberg District Parole Office in a nearby unincorporated area.^[6]

The United States Postal Service Rosenberg Post Office is located at 2103 Avenue G.^[7]

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Rosenberg is served by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

Several elementary schools are in Rosenberg and serve Rosenberg:

• Bowie
• Hutchinson
• Jackson
• Meyer
• Taylor Ray
• Travis

In addition, Long, Seguin, and Smith Elementary Schools, which are in Richmond, serve small portions of Rosenberg. In addition, Williams Elementary School in unincorporated Fort Bend County serves a small section of Rosenberg.

Some of Rosenberg is served by Wessendorf Middle School, Lamar Junior High School, and Lamar Consolidated High School. Other parts are served by Navarro Middle School, George Junior High School, and B.F. Terry High School. All of those schools are in Rosenberg.

Small portions are served by Briscoe Junior High School and Foster High School.

Private schools

• Holy Rosary Catholic School

A K-8 school, operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, which is located at 1408 James Street^[8]

• Living Water Chrisian School

A PK-8 school which is located at 4808 Airport Avenue^[9]

• Living Water College Preparatory School

A high school that is located at the same address as the Pk-8 Christian school^[10]

Public libraries

Fort Bend County Libraries operates the George Memorial Library, the main library, in Richmond. The main library was originally located in Rosenberg, near the Polly Ryon hospital. The library moved to Richmond in 1986.^[11]

Parks and recreation

Fort Bend County operates the Bud O'Shieles Community Center in Rosenberg. The two acre center includes an auditorium, meeting centers, and centers for elderly people.^[12]

Location from Rosenberg

Transportation

Greyhound Bus Lines serves the Rosenberg Station at Shell-McDonald's.^[13]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
3. ^ http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/RR/her2.html
4. ^ http://www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us/ourCity/history.cfm Retrieved on 2008-07-01
5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. ^ "Parole Division Region III." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 15, 2010.
7. ^ "Post Office Location - ROSENBERG." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
8. ^ "Home." Holy Rosary Catholic School. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.
9. ^ "Welcome to Living Water Christian School." Living Water Christian School. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.
10. ^ Home. Living Water College Preparatory School. Retrieved on February 15, 2009.
11. ^ "George Memorial Library." Fort Bend County Libraries. Retrieved on May 14, 2010.
12. ^ "Community Centers." Fort Bend County. Retrieved on October 11, 2009.
13. ^ "Rosenberg, Texas." Greyhound Bus Lines. Retrieved on May 14, 2010.

External links

• Rosenberg official website
• Rosenberg Convention and Visitors Bureau website

Categories: Fort Bend County, Texas | Cities in Texas | Texas communities with Hispanic majority populations | Greater Houston