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{{short description|City in Fayette County, Texas}}
'''Schulenburg''' is a city located in ]. As of the ] census, the city had a total population of 2,699.
{{redirect|Schulenburg|the surname|Schulenburg (surname)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Schulenburg, Texas
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| nickname =
| motto = "Halfway to Everywhere"
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| leader_title = ]
| leader_name = Connie Koopmann{{cn|date=August 2024}}
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|title = Aldermen
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|1 = Chip Bubela
|2 = Wendy Fietsam
|3 = Arnold Stoever
|4 = Harvey Herzik
|5 = Larry Veselka
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| leader_name2 = Tami Walker{{cn|date=August 2024}}
| established_title = Incorporated
| established_date = May 24, 1875
<!-- Area -->
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 6.77
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| population_total = 2633
| population_density_km2 = 430.29
| population_density_sq_mi = 1114.38
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| postal_code_type = ]
| postal_code = 78956
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| website = {{URL|schulenburgtx.org}}
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'''Schulenburg''' is a city in ], United States. Its population was 2,633 at the ].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4866188| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Schulenburg city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=August 25, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Known for its ] culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum. It is in a rural, agricultural area settled by German and Czech emigrants in the 1800s.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fayetteville-tx-fayette-county | title=TSHA &#124; Fayetteville, TX (Fayette County) }}</ref>
== Geography ==
]
Schulenburg is located at 29&deg;40'49" North, 96&deg;54'26" West (29.680320, -96.907138)].


==History==
According to the ], the city has a total area of 6.3 ] (2.4 ]). 6.3 km&sup2; (2.4 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
In 1831, the ] government granted {{convert|4428|acre|ha}} of land to Kesiah Crier. Crier's family and the James Lyons family were the first European-American settlers in the area. The town of Schulenburg developed from two nearby communities: Lyons, founded in 1842, and High Hill, settled in 1842 and later named in 1858.


In 1873, the Galveston, Harris and San Antonio Railroad bought land in the area. They built a depot on the portion formerly owned by Louis Schulenburg, and named it after him.<ref name="Schulenburg, Texas">{{cite web| url= https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hjs11|title= Schulenburg, Texas |publisher=Texas State Historical Association|access-date=August 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27034|title=Profile for Schulenburg, Texas, TX|publisher=ePodunk |access-date=August 2, 2012}}</ref> The first train arrived on New Year's Eve of 1873, and the town was formally incorporated on May 24, 1875.
== Demographics ==
As of the ]] of ], there are 2,699 people, 1,052 households, and 655 families residing in the city. The ] is 427.1/km&sup2; (1,107.8/mi&sup2;). There are 1,226 housing units at an average density of 194.0/km&sup2; (503.2/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 76.29% ], 15.45% ], 0.30% ], 0.33% ], 0.04% ], 6.04% from ], and 1.56% from two or more races. 13.56% of the population are ] or ] of any race.


]
There are 1,052 households out of which 26.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% are ] living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% are non-families. 34.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.96.
Many of the early settlers to Schulenburg and the surrounding area were immigrants of German, ]n, and ] descent, who came after the revolutions of 1848 in Europe. The area still shows evidence of their cultures.<ref name="Schulenburg, Texas"/> For instance, local bakeries are noted for their ]es, a Czech pastry.


] also made Schulenburg their home, and many of them became merchants. Initially from Germany in the mid-19th century, they were later joined by immigrants from Eastern Europe.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614183606/http://www.isjl.org/history/archive/tx/tricounty.html |date=2012-06-14 }}, found in the ,</ref>
In the city the population is spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.0 males.


==Geography==
The median income for a household in the city is $27,619, and the median income for a family is $36,326. Males have a median income of $26,111 versus $20,549 for females. The ] for the city is $15,784. 12.5% of the population and 6.9% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 13.6% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


Schulenburg is located in southern Fayette County on high ground {{convert|2|mi|0}} east of the ]. It is approximately 95 miles west of ], Texas and 100 miles east of ].
]

According to the ], Schulenburg has a total area of {{convert|6.5|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics==
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Schulenburg racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4866188&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|] (NH)
|1,406
|53.4%
|-
|] (NH)
|379
|14.39%
|-
|] or ] (NH)
|3
|0.11%
|-
|] (NH)
|16
|0.61%
|-
|Some other race (NH)
|10
|0.38%
|-
|] (NH)
|43
|1.63%
|-
|]
|776
|29.47%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''2,633'''
|
|}
As of the ], 2,633 people, 964 households, and 600 families resided in the city.

As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 2,699 people, 1,052 households, and 655 families lived in the city. The ] was {{convert|427.1|/km2|/mi2|abbr=on}}. The 1,226 housing units had an average density of {{convert|194.0|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|units|units|abbr=on}}. The ] of the city was 76.29% White, 15.45% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 6.08% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 13.56% of the population.

Of the 1,052 households, 26.8% had children under 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were not families. About 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the age distribution was 21.7% under 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 76.0 males.

The ] for a household in the city was $27,619, and for a family was $36,326. Males had a median income of $26,111 versus $20,549 for females. The ] for the city was $15,784. About 6.9% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the ], including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location = Muldoon, Texas
|single line = Y
|collapsed = yes
| Jan record high F = 90
| Feb record high F = 99
| Mar record high F = 98
| Apr record high F = 100
| May record high F = 103
| Jun record high F = 107
| Jul record high F = 110
| Aug record high F = 111
| Sep record high F = 108
| Oct record high F = 102
| Nov record high F = 92
| Dec record high F = 95
|year record high F= 111
| Jan high F = 61
| Feb high F = 65
| Mar high F = 71
| Apr high F = 78
| May high F = 84
| Jun high F = 90
| Jul high F = 93
| Aug high F = 95
| Sep high F = 89
| Oct high F = 81
| Nov high F = 71
| Dec high F = 62
|year high F =
| Jan low F = 42
| Feb low F = 45
| Mar low F = 51
| Apr low F = 60
| May low F = 67
| Jun low F = 73
| Jul low F = 74
| Aug low F = 74
| Sep low F = 70
| Oct low F = 62
| Nov low F = 52
| Dec low F = 44
|year low F =
| Jan record low F = 4
| Feb record low F = 12
| Mar record low F = 14
| Apr record low F = 30
| May record low F = 43
| Jun record low F = 50
| Jul record low F = 57
| Aug record low F = 57
| Sep record low F = 41
| Oct record low F = 27
| Nov record low F = 19
| Dec record low F = 3
|year record low F = 3
| Jan precipitation inch = 2.47
| Feb precipitation inch = 2.46
| Mar precipitation inch = 2.76
| Apr precipitation inch = 2.47
| May precipitation inch = 4.42
| Jun precipitation inch = 4.30
| Jul precipitation inch = 2.35
| Aug precipitation inch = 2.54
| Sep precipitation inch = 3.45
| Oct precipitation inch = 4.49
| Nov precipitation inch = 3.45
| Dec precipitation inch = 2.61
|year precipitation inch= 37.77
|source 1 = weather.com<ref name="weatherdotcom">{{cite web
| url =http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USTX0928?from=36hr_bottomnav_undeclared | title =Monthly Averages for Muldoon, TX | access-date =2009-09-10 }}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}

{{US Census population
|1880= 719
|1890= 816
|1900= 1149
|1910= 1091
|1920= 1246
|1930= 1604
|1940= 1970
|1950= 2005
|1960= 2207
|1970= 2294
|1980= 2469
|1990= 2455
|2000= 2699
|2010= 2852
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|2020=2633}}

==Education==

The city is served by the ] and is home to the ] Shorthorns. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (prekindergarten through grade 8) operates under the guidance of the ]. Other educational institutions include a campus of ], a public junior college.

==Media==
Schulenburg is served by one local newspaper, ''The ]'', which was founded by German immigrant Ernst Goeth and has been in continuous publication since 1894.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.schulenburgsticker.com/about|title= About The Schulenburg Sticker|publisher=The Schulenburger Sticker|access-date=August 2, 2012}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
Schulenburg is located at the general convergence of three major US highways: ], ] and ]. The two US routes form the central intersection of the street, and I-10 flows just north of the city center.

==Notable people==

* ], former ] for the ] of the ]
* ], former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers
* ], former NFL player for the ].
* ] (born 1940), American child actor
* ], minor league baseball manager and player

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{notelist}}

==External links==
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{{Fayette County, Texas}}

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Latest revision as of 23:58, 26 August 2024

City in Fayette County, Texas "Schulenburg" redirects here. For the surname, see Schulenburg (surname).

City in Texas, United States
Schulenburg, Texas
City
Motto: "Halfway to Everywhere"
Location of Schulenburg, TexasLocation of Schulenburg, Texas
Coordinates: 29°40′55″N 96°54′27″W / 29.68194°N 96.90750°W / 29.68194; -96.90750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFayette
IncorporatedMay 24, 1875
Government
 • MayorConnie Koopmann
 • City council Aldermen
  • Chip Bubela
  • Wendy Fietsam
  • Arnold Stoever
  • Harvey Herzik
  • Larry Veselka
 • City managerTami Walker
Area
 • Total2.61 sq mi (6.77 km)
 • Land2.61 sq mi (6.77 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population
 • Total2,633
 • Density1,114.38/sq mi (430.29/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code78956
Area code979
FIPS code48-66188
GNIS feature ID2411839
Websiteschulenburgtx.org

Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum. It is in a rural, agricultural area settled by German and Czech emigrants in the 1800s.

History

In 1831, the Mexican government granted 4,428 acres (1,792 ha) of land to Kesiah Crier. Crier's family and the James Lyons family were the first European-American settlers in the area. The town of Schulenburg developed from two nearby communities: Lyons, founded in 1842, and High Hill, settled in 1842 and later named in 1858.

In 1873, the Galveston, Harris and San Antonio Railroad bought land in the area. They built a depot on the portion formerly owned by Louis Schulenburg, and named it after him. The first train arrived on New Year's Eve of 1873, and the town was formally incorporated on May 24, 1875.

City in 1881

Many of the early settlers to Schulenburg and the surrounding area were immigrants of German, Austrian, and Czech descent, who came after the revolutions of 1848 in Europe. The area still shows evidence of their cultures. For instance, local bakeries are noted for their kolaches, a Czech pastry.

Jewish immigrants also made Schulenburg their home, and many of them became merchants. Initially from Germany in the mid-19th century, they were later joined by immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Geography

Schulenburg is located in southern Fayette County on high ground 2 miles (3 km) east of the Navidad River. It is approximately 95 miles west of Houston, Texas and 100 miles east of San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Schulenburg has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km), all land.

Demographics

Schulenburg racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,406 53.4%
Black or African American (NH) 379 14.39%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 3 0.11%
Asian (NH) 16 0.61%
Some other race (NH) 10 0.38%
Mixed/multiracial (NH) 43 1.63%
Hispanic or Latino 776 29.47%
Total 2,633

As of the 2020 United States census, 2,633 people, 964 households, and 600 families resided in the city.

As of the census of 2000, 2,699 people, 1,052 households, and 655 families lived in the city. The population density was 427.1/km (1,106/sq mi). The 1,226 housing units had an average density of 194.0 units/km (502 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 76.29% White, 15.45% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 6.08% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 13.56% of the population.

Of the 1,052 households, 26.8% had children under 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were not families. About 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the age distribution was 21.7% under 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 76.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,619, and for a family was $36,326. Males had a median income of $26,111 versus $20,549 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,784. About 6.9% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Climate data for Muldoon, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 90
(32) 		99
(37) 		98
(37) 		100
(38) 		103
(39) 		107
(42) 		110
(43) 		111
(44) 		108
(42) 		102
(39) 		92
(33) 		95
(35) 		111
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 61
(16) 		65
(18) 		71
(22) 		78
(26) 		84
(29) 		90
(32) 		93
(34) 		95
(35) 		89
(32) 		81
(27) 		71
(22) 		62
(17) 		78
(26)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 42
(6) 		45
(7) 		51
(11) 		60
(16) 		67
(19) 		73
(23) 		74
(23) 		74
(23) 		70
(21) 		62
(17) 		52
(11) 		44
(7) 		60
(15)
Record low °F (°C) 4
(−16) 		12
(−11) 		14
(−10) 		30
(−1) 		43
(6) 		50
(10) 		57
(14) 		57
(14) 		41
(5) 		27
(−3) 		19
(−7) 		3
(−16) 		3
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.47
(63) 		2.46
(62) 		2.76
(70) 		2.47
(63) 		4.42
(112) 		4.30
(109) 		2.35
(60) 		2.54
(65) 		3.45
(88) 		4.49
(114) 		3.45
(88) 		2.61
(66) 		37.77
(959)
Source: weather.com
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880719—
189081613.5%
19001,14940.8%
19101,091−5.0%
19201,24614.2%
19301,60428.7%
19401,97022.8%
19502,0051.8%
19602,20710.1%
19702,2943.9%
19802,4697.6%
19902,455−0.6%
20002,6999.9%
20102,8525.7%
20202,633−7.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Education

The city is served by the Schulenburg Independent School District and is home to the Schulenburg Shorthorns. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (prekindergarten through grade 8) operates under the guidance of the Diocese of Victoria. Other educational institutions include a campus of Blinn College, a public junior college.

Media

Schulenburg is served by one local newspaper, The Schulenburg Sticker, which was founded by German immigrant Ernst Goeth and has been in continuous publication since 1894.

Infrastructure

Schulenburg is located at the general convergence of three major US highways: Interstate 10, U.S. Route 77 and U.S. Route 90. The two US routes form the central intersection of the street, and I-10 flows just north of the city center.

Notable people

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Schulenburg, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Schulenburg city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  5. "TSHA | Fayetteville, TX (Fayette County)".
  6. ^ "Schulenburg, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  7. "Profile for Schulenburg, Texas, TX". ePodunk. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  8. "Tri-County Jewish Community: Columbus, Hallettsville, La Grange, Schulenburg" Archived 2012-06-14 at the Wayback Machine, found in the Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities,
  9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. "Monthly Averages for Muldoon, TX". Retrieved September 10, 2009.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. "About The Schulenburg Sticker". The Schulenburger Sticker. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

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