Converse, Texas
Converse, Texas | |
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| Motto: "Expanding Horizons" | |
 Location of Converse, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 29°31′2″N 98°18′50″W / 29.51722°N 98.31389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor Al Suarez Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Richel Chris L. Clark Shawn Russell Nancy Droneburg Jeff Beehler Marc Gilbert |
| • City Manager | Wayne Reed |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.55 sq mi (22.14 km2) |
| • Land | 8.46 sq mi (21.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 27,466 |
| • Estimate (2021)[3] | 29,960 |
| • Density | 3,330.69/sq mi (1,286.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78109 |
| Area code(s) | 210, 726 (planned) |
| FIPS code | 48-16468[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1333257[2] |
| ANSI Code | 2410219[5] |
| Website | www |
Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,466.[6] It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
[edit]Converse is on Farm to Market Road 1976, thirteen miles northeast of downtown San Antonio in northeastern Bexar County. It was named for the chief engineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad, a Major Converse, who in 1877 bought a tract of land including the townsite. A post office was established in 1878, and by 1885 a population of thirty was reported. In 1896 the town had a saloon, two cotton gins, and a grocery. In 1990, the community, originally settled by German farmers, reportedly had the oldest 4-H Club in Texas. A singing society, the Salatrillo Liederkranz, had been active for many years. The population in 1946 was 175; by 1965 the town had twenty-two businesses and 900 residents. Over time, Converse has become a suburb of San Antonio. In the 1980s, an influx of middle-class African Americans most of them first-time homeowners were attracted to developing communities northeast of San Antonio. Today, Converse is a prime example of wealthy, Black suburbs in the U.S. [7] In 1990, the community had a population of 8,887, and in 1991 it had seventy-three businesses. In 2000 the population had grown to 11,508 with 390 businesses.[8]
In 2017, Converse proposed the annexation of 12 mi2 of territory near Randolph Air Force Base in northeastern Bexar County. Several large commercial areas are included in the annexation. The additional land would be taken in a series of phased expansions until 2033. Once completed, the area of Converse would triple in size. Municipal services would become available to an often neglected part of the county.[9] The San Antonio City Council has unanimously approved the annexation; now the measure goes before the Converse City Council and the county commissioners.[10]
Geography
[edit]Converse is located in eastern Bexar County. The Charles W. Anderson Loop highway around San Antonio passes along the eastern edge of Converse, separating it from Randolph Air Force Base. Converse is bordered by the cities of Live Oak and Universal City to the north, the city of Schertz to the southeast, and the city of San Antonio and unincorporated parts of Bexar County to the south and west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Converse has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18.1 km2) are land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.28%, is covered by water.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 7,563 | 27.54% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5,655 | 20.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 77 | 0.28% |
| Asian (NH) | 728 | 2.65% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 138 | 0.5% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 117 | 0.43% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1,402 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,786 | 42.91% |
| Total | 27,466 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 27,466 people, 8,435 households, and 6,176 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,818.3 inhabitants per square mile (702.0/km2). The 4,009 housing units averaged 633.4 per square mile (244.5/km2). Of the 8,435 households, 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were not families. About 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the city, the population was distributed as 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,947, and for a family was $49,396. Males had a median income of $32,631 versus $25,765 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,949. About 4.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Converse has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[14]
Education
[edit]Most of Converse is in the Judson Independent School District. A portion in the south is in the East Central Independent School District.[15] The public high school of the latter is the East Central High School.
Notable people
[edit]- NaLyssa Smith (born 2000), WNBA power forward for the Indiana Fever, winner of the Wade Trophy for 2020–21[16]
See also
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Notelist
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Converse, Texas
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Converse tx population". Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "San Antonio makes top 10 list in best cities for Black professionals, #1 in Texas".
- ^ "TSHA | Converse, TX".
- ^ Vlanna Davila, "Plan envisions tripling size of Converse: Land from county, S.A. in play", San Antonio Express-News, March 8, 2017, pp. 1, A8.
- ^ Vlanna Davila, "Council approves annexation plan with Converse", San Antonio Express-News, March 10, 2017, p. A3.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Converse, Texas
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bexar County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "'Shes more hungry than I've ever seen her' | Smith hopes to cut down nets in her city". kcentv.com. March 23, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
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