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Van Vleck, Texas

Van Vleck, Texas
CDP
Location of Van Vleck, Texas
Location of Van Vleck, Texas
Matagorda County VanVleck.svg
Coordinates: 29°1′19″N 95°53′26″W / 29.02194°N 95.89056°W / 29.02194; -95.89056Coordinates: 29°1′19″N 95°53′26″W / 29.02194°N 95.89056°W / 29.02194; -95.89056
Country United States
State Texas
County Matagorda
Area
 • Total 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Land 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 46 ft (14 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 1,411
 • Density 444.4/sq mi (171.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 77482
Area code(s) 979
FIPS code 48-75068
GNIS feature ID 1370579

Van Vleck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population is one of the few areas with positive growth in Matagorda County. The 2010 census showed a 25% increase with 1,844 people (versus 1,411 at the 2000 census). Although near Bay City, TX the site of Van Vleck falls outside the ETJ of Bay City, TX and is regulated by county police and county ordinance.

Van Vleck is located at 29°1′19″N 95°53′26″W / 29.02194°N 95.89056°W / 29.02194; -95.89056 (29.022061, -95.890523).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.

The 2010 census showed a 25% increase with 1,844 people (versus 1,411 at the 2000 census). Further census details are pending.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,411 people, 505 households, and 397 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 444.4 people per square mile (171.9/km²). There were 578 housing units at an average density of 182.1 per square mile (70.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.09% White, 17.51% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 8.72% from other races, and 3.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.66% of the population.


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