Andrews, Texas
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Andrews is a city located in Andrews County, Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,652. It is the county seat of Andrews CountyTemplate:GR. Both the city and county were named for Richard Andrews, the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution. Missing image
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Geography
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Location of Andrews, Texas
Andrews is located at 32°19'17" North, 102°33'6" West (32.321401, -102.551733)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 9,652 people, 3,478 households, and 2,598 families residing in the city. The population density is 779.6/km² (2,017.5/mi²). There are 4,047 housing units at an average density of 326.9/km² (845.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.65% White, 2.04% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 17.72% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races. 41.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,478 households out of which 40.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,774, and the median income for a family is $36,172. Males have a median income of $31,527 versus $22,266 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,101. 17.7% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Andrews is the only populated city in Andrews County.
Economic Development
Andrews was a city built on oil, but as the oil goes, the community has looked into new means of support. One of these means is waste disposal. There has been a big debate across the US on this issue though. The Waste Control Specialists facility is located in Andrews. WCS is a Dallas-based waste facility. The company recently earned the rights to dispose of waste. Before this the company was only allowed to store waste. WCS won a bid to recieve uranium byproduct (used to make nuclear bombs) from a plant in Fernald, Ohio.
Andrews is home to the first Kirby brand vacuum cleaner factory outside of the original factory located in Ohio. This factory has provided jobs to the community since it opened in 1972.
Claim to Fame
Andrews claims to be the hometown of PGA golfer Chad Campbell, NFL player Shaud Williams, and famous author Max Lucado. All 3 are graduates of Andrews High School.
Education
Andrews ISD is categorized as a class 4A school in Region 18 of Texas. AISD is a T.E.A. recognized school district.
One word that can be used to describe Andrews ISD is "unique". The middle school has a rare planeterium complete with telescope and opening-rotating dome roof. The high school has a large capacity football stadium named Mustang Bowl. Recent bonds passed has fixed up much of the AISD schools. For Andrews Middle School this includes new classrooms, band hall, and choir room. For Andrews High School this includes renovations to Mustang Bowl, renovation to the school theater, new baseball and softball fields, and a multi-million dollar performance center containing a large 2-tier pro-style basketball court, swimming pool, seperate diving pool, and a large concert hall. As well there has been new playground equipment for elementary schools and other minor improvements.
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Andrews has 4 elementary schools:
1) Clearfork Elementary (K, 1st, and 2nd Grades)
2) Underwood Elementary (4th Grade)
3) San Andres Elementary (5th Grade)
4) Devonian Elementary (3rd Grade)
1 junior high school:
- Andrews Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
and 1 high school:
- Andrews High School (9th-12th Grade)
Work is underway on a junior college being built in Andrews in conjunction with Odessa College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. It is scheduled to open in January of 2006.
Sources
[www.AndrewsTX.com] [www.Kirby.com] [www.WCSTexas.com] [www.andrews.esc18.net/] [www.CityofAndrews.org]