Castle Hills, Texas

Castle Hills, Texas
City
Location of Castle Hills, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bexar
Area
• Total	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)
• Land	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	840 ft (256 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	4,202
• Density	1,694.1/sq mi (654.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78213
Area code	210
FIPS code	48-13276Template:GR
GNIS feature ID	1332298Template:GR

Castle Hills is a city located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,202. It is a suburb of San Antonio.

Geography

Castle Hills is located at 29°31'18" North, 98°30'60" West (29.521762, -98.516601)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.4 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Castle Hills is an independent city, completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio. It is bisected into a northern and southern half by interstate highway loop I-410. It is located at the southern end of Northwest Military Highway, the northern end being located at U.S. Army Camp Bullis.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,202 people, 1,866 households, and 1,218 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,694.1 people per square mile (654.2/km²). There are 1,930 housing units at an average density of 778.1/sq mi (300.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.98% White, 0.64% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 28.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,866 households out of which 21.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 24.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.82.

In the city the population is spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 34.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $53,688, and the median income for a family is $71,065. Males have a median income of $54,833 versus $31,593 for females. The per capita income for the city is $38,909. 5.8% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Education

The city is served by North East Independent School District. There are two public schools located within Castle Hills. Castle Hills Elementary School, which is located outside Loop 410; and Jackson Keller Elementary School, which is located inside Loop 410. Both are part of the North East Independent School District. The city also has a wide range of private schools that include St George Episcopal School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cornerstone Christian School, Mount Sacred Heart School and Castle Hills First Baptist School.

Churches

Castle Hills also has a wide range of religious institutions as well. These institutions include Castle Hills First Baptist Church, Castle Hills Christian Church, St. George Episcopal Church, Wayside Chapel, and All Saints Anglican Church.

Famous People/Families

Debora Daniels

Big J. Hamilton

City Government

Currently, the City of Castle Hills is served by five Aldermen, elected by the people of Castle Hills, as well as the Mayor of Castle Hills, Marcy Harper. The Mayor cannot vote, but does play a deciding role on many issues.

The next City Election is scheduled for May 2008.

Miscellaneous Facts

Castle Hills has its own Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The Fire Department also has a medical response vehicle and EMTs. The City of Castle Hills also has a small green-space, known as the Castle Hills Commons, located on Lemonwood Drive between the Fire Department and City Hall. City Hall is located in a building formerly used as a church. Drinking water is provided to residents of the city by the Bexar Metropolitan Water Company. Most of the properties in Castle Hills are single family residences, many located on large lots. Many were built in the early 1950's. Ranch style architecture is predominant. There are several retail establishments in Castle Hills, mostly located along Military Highway. Also located within Castle Hills is the McGimsey Boy Scout Camp, a 140 acre park for BSA use.

External links

• Castle Hills official website