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Andrews, Texas
| Andrews, Texas | |
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| Motto: "Move Ahead" | |
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| Coordinates: 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°WCoordinates: 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Andrews |
| GovernmentCouncil-Manager | |
| • Type | Mayor and Council serve as volunteers and appoint a city manager. |
| • City Manager | Glen Hackler |
| • Mayor | Robert Zap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,088 |
| • Density | 2,176.7/sq mi (842.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 79714 |
| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-03216[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329539[2] |
| Website | www.cityofandrews.org |
Andrews is a city in and the county seat of Andrews County in the U.S. state of Texas within the West Texas region.[3] The population was 11,088 in 2010. Along with Midland and Odessa, these cities form the Midland-Odessa Combined Statistical Area with a population of 241,316 in four counties. Andrews was the fastest growing Texas micropolitan in 2008 and 2009. [4]
Andrews was incorporated on February 2, 1937. Both the city and county were named for Richard Andrews, the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution.
United States Highway 385 (north-south), Texas State Highway 115 (east-west), and Texas State Highway 176 (east-west) intersect through Andrews.
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Geography
Andrews is located at 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°W (32.321401, -102.551733).[5]
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 611 |
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| 1950 | 3,294 | 439.1% | |
| 1960 | 11,135 | 238.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,625 | −22.5% | |
| 1980 | 11,061 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,678 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,652 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,088 | 14.9% | |
| U.S. Census Bureau[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 11,088 people, and 4,379 households residing in the city. The population density was 2,310 people per square mile (891.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.9% White, 1.86% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.68% Asian, <0.01% Pacific Islander, 15.5% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.2% of the population.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.01% from 18 to 24, 13.9% from 25 to 34, 18.9% from 35 to 49, 16.5% from 50 to 64, and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. Males accounted for 50.2% and females 49.8% of the population.
In 2009 the estimated median income for a household in the city was $45,526, and the median income for a family was $51,271. The per capita income for the city was $21,016. About 14.13% of families were below the poverty line.
Andrews is the only populated city in Andrews County.
Economic development
Andrews is a city built on oil and soil. After the first oil well was drilled (1929) by Deep Rock Oil Company on Missourian Charles E. Ogden's property Andrews County became one of the major oil producing counties in the State of Texas, having produced in excess of 1 billion barrels (160,000,000 m3) of oil. However, the cyclical nature of the oil business (as well as diminishing production on existing wells), has caused the community to look into new means of economic development, such as waste disposal, which in some areas has caused controversy.
Waste Control Specialists (WCS), owned by Harold Simmons and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, maintains a 14,000 acres (57 km2) site in Andrews County on the border with New Mexico. The company was awarded a license to dispose of radioactive waste by the TCEQ in 2009. The company finished construction on the project in 2011 and started disposing of waste in 2012.
The city is set to be the location of the proposed $400 million HT3R project.
In 1972, Andrews became the site of the first Kirby Corporation vacuum cleaner factory outside of the original location in Ohio. It is often referred to as "Kirby West" to signify the westward expansion of the country.
In effort to attract events to the community, the city funded and built ACE Arena (a multi-purpose arena) which opened in March 2007. In addition the city opened Andrews Business Park South to attract businesses. In 2011 the city opened Business Park West to provide more incentive options for attracting businesses.
The city opened a new museum in 2012 inside the first home built in Andrews. The house was relocated to property adjacent to the Andrews County Veterans Memorial. The city also completed more than $3 million in airport renovations. Voters approved $9 million in bonds to construct a new 13-mile loop around town with an expected completion in 2014. A new $59.4 million hospital is also planned to open in 2015.
Education
Students are served by the Andrews Independent School District. The school opened two new $18.5 million elementary school campuses and a $15 million performance center at the high school in 2008.
Junior College
The Andrews Business and Technology Center was completed in January 2006, in conjunction with Odessa College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The school focuses on technology and is a hub for distance learning.
Andrews County Veterans Memorial
The Andrews County Veterans Memorial is a memorial in Andrews which was created in 2006 as a tribute to those Andrews County residents who served in the United States' armed forces. Soldiers from every major conflict in which America has participated are honored[7].
Post Office
Andrews Post Office, 100 NW Avenue H, Andrews, Texas 79714-9998
Notable people
- Professional golfer Chad Campbell was born in Andrews.
- Author and pastor Max Lucado was reared in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School.[8]
- Randy Pendleton, state representative from District 73, was reared and educated in Andrews.
- Shaud Williams, running back for the Buffalo Bills, was born and reared in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School.
- James Madison University head coach Mickey Matthews was born in Andrews.
- Indie filmmaker Eagle Pennell was born in Andrews.
In popular culture
- The Bachelor filmed episode 705 in Andrews in 2005.
- Black Gold was filmed in Andrews for the 1st season.
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ http://www.texasahead.org/texasrising/tr1006/back.html
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts". Historical Decennial Census. U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/hiscendata.html. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ Andrews County Veterans Memorial http://www.andrewscountyveteransmemorial.com/index.htm Accessed 1-13-2008
- ^ http://maxlucado.com/press/
External links
- City of Andrews official website
- Andrews Chamber of Commerce website
- Andrews School District website
- Andrews, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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