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Central Gardens, Texas
Location of Central Gardens, Texas
Location of Central Gardens, Texas
Jefferson County CentralGardens.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Jefferson
Area
 • Total 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2)
 • Land 2.50 sq mi (6.48 km2)
 • Water 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,373
 • Density 1,737/sq mi (670.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 48-13972
GNIS feature ID 1373033

Central Gardens is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,373 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.

Geography

Central Gardens is located in eastern Jefferson County at 29°59′17″N 94°1′3″W / 29.98806°N 94.01750°W / 29.98806; -94.01750 (29.987946, -94.017507). It is bordered to the southeast by Nederland. Texas State Highway 347 passes through the northeastern side of the community, leading southeast into Nederland and northwest 8 miles (13 km) to Beaumont.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 3.57%, are water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,373
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010
Central Gardens racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,297 75.39%
Black or African American (NH) 151 3.45%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 11 0.25%
Asian (NH) 128 2.93%
Pacific Islander (NH) 3 0.07%
Some Other Race (NH) 7 0.16%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 110 2.52%
Hispanic or Latino 666 15.23%
Total 4,373

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,373 people, 1,651 households, and 1,066 families residing in the CDP.

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,106 people, 1,563 households, and 1,170 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,610.9 inhabitants per square mile (622.0/km2). There were 1,701 housing units at an average density of 667.3 per square mile (257.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.08% White, 0.56% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.31% of the population.

There were 1,563 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,773, and the median income for a family was $60,096. Males had a median income of $39,500 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,513. About 3.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Central Gardens is served by the Nederland Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Central Gardens has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

See also

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