Panorama Village, Texas Explained

Official Name:Panorama Village, Texas
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Montgomery
Government Footnotes:[1]
Government Type:Type A General Law Municipality
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Lynn Scott
Leader Title1:Council Members
Leader Name1:Royce Engler
Clint Fowler
Ted Nichols (Mayor Pro-Tem)
Joe Watson
Doug McEntire
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1972
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:2.83
Area Land Km2:2.79
Area Water Km2:0.04
Area Total Sq Mi:1.09
Area Land Sq Mi:1.08
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[3]
Population Total:2515
Population Density Km2:869.82
Population Density Sq Mi:2252.79
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:93
Elevation Ft:305
Coordinates:30.3786°N -95.4964°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:77304
Area Code:936
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-55008[4]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1388607[5]

Panorama Village is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States.

Residents have Conroe addresses and Willis phone exchanges. The small city is home to a 27-hole municipal golf course and country club.[6] The population was 2,515 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Panorama Village is located at (30.378484, –95.496284).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1sqmi, of which 1.1sqmi is land and 0.90% is water.

History

The Bamwood Development Company purchased the land which would become Panorama Village in 1964. The company constructed a golf course with residential subdivisions surrounding it. A civic association was formed in 1969, with residents purchasing the Panorama Golf Club. The city incorporated in 1972.[8]

Demographics

Panorama Village racial composition as of 2020[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)!Race!Number!Percentage
White (NH)2,08983.06%
Black or African American (NH)632.5%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)20.08%
Asian (NH)130.52%
Pacific Islander (NH)10.04%
Some Other Race (NH)200.8%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)853.38%
Hispanic or Latino2429.62%
Total2,515
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,515 people, 1,123 households, and 791 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States Census,[3] there were 2,170 people, 1,001 households, and 691 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.

There were 1,001 households, out of which 16.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 15.5% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 31.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

According to the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the city was $61,250 and the median income for a family was $67,137. Males had a median income of $47,708 versus $26,935 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,199. About 4.6% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Panorama Village is governed locally by a mayor and five member city council. The current mayor is Lynn Scott. Ted Nichols, a council member, also serves as mayor pro tempore. The other council members are Royce Engler, Clint Fowler, Joe Watson, and Doug McEntire.[1]

In the Texas State Senate, Panorama Village is part of District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Panorama Village is part of District 16, represented by Republican Will Metcalf.[10]

In the United States Senate, Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz represent the entire state of Texas. In the United States House of Representatives, Panorama Village is part of District 8, represented by Republican Kevin Brady.[10]

Education

Panorama Village is within the Willis Independent School District.

Panorama Village zoned to Turner Elementary School, Brabham Middle School, and Willis High School.[11]

Residents of Willis ISD (and therefore Panorama Village) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).[12]

References

  1. https://www.panoramavillagetx.gov/mayor-and-city-council/ Mayor and City Council
  2. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  3. https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US4855008 Community Facts: Panorama Village city, Texas.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  5. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  6. https://www.panoramavillagetx.gov/golfclub/ Golf Club
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  8. Jackson, Charles Christopher. Panorama Village, TX. Handbook Of Texas Online: June 15, 2010. Accessed on July 4, 2017.
  9. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2022-05-23 . data.census.gov.
  10. http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/City.aspx Who Represents Me: Panorama Village.
  11. https://www.willisisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=171754&type=d&pREC_ID=353803 Attendance Zones
  12. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.191. LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.