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| The median income for a household in the city is $32,232, and the median income for a family is $38,665. Males have a median income of $27,532 versus $20,470 for females. The ] for the city is $17,289. 15.7% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 21.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. | The median income for a household in the city is $32,232, and the median income for a family is $38,665. Males have a median income of $27,532 versus $20,470 for females. The ] for the city is $17,289. 15.7% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 21.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. | ||
| ==Culture and Economics== | |||
| ==Culture and Economics== | |||
| Many people believe that Big Spring is representative of the social rot that Republicanism has wrought upon Texas. The school system is appalling, from kindergarten through Howard College, the local community college. In the local high school, football takes precedence over any pretense of education. | |||
| The economic base of Big Spring consists largely of low-wage, unskilled and semi-skilled work. One of the major career opportunities in Big Spring is prison guard, working in one of the numerous local prisons. A high percentage of the local population lives in poverty, and would be eligible for public assistance if the Republicans had not gutted social safety net programs. Upon visiting Big Spring, the poverty and lack of medical care will be readily evident as soon as a local smiles, showing off a mouth full of the rotting stumps of what were once teeth. Obesity and diabetes are also at epidemic levels in Big Spring. The teen pregnancy rate is astounding, and in fact it is not uncommon to meet young women in Big Spring, as young as 20, who have 3 children, each with a different father. This is especially ironic considering the dedication to fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity displayed by most residents of Big Spring. There is something of a racial divide in Big Spring between the majority white population and the large hispanic population. The municipal water in Big Spring emits a quite unpleasant odor and is not recommended for actual drinking. The downtown improvement plan for Big Spring has consisted of periodically knocking down abandoned buildings, turning what was once a prosperous downtown into vacant lots overgrown with weeds and filled with trash. The city of Big Spring does not have a single general interest bookstore (non-Christian), which says quite a bit about the local literacy rates. The class structure in Big Spring is third-world like, with a small number of well connected and well off business people ruling over the 90% of the population who are poor. | |||
| There are also many positives about Big Spring. The people are the friendliest you'll meet! And if you like barbecue and Tex-Mex food Big Spring has some outstanding restaurants. Brenda’s Barbecue is highly recommended, although residents of Big Spring are quite opinionated when it comes to a discussion of barbecue or Tex-Mex food. There is one truly amazing display of Christmas lights at the Partee residence. The "Live Drive Through Nativity" is one of a kind. Housing costs are unbelievably inexpensive and many people have adapted to the arid climate by xeriscaping their lawns. | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 27 February 2006
San Angelo is a city located in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 88,439. It is the county seat of Tom Green CountyTemplate:GR. The city is located at the confluence of the North Concho River and South Concho River, which in turn form the Concho River, a tributary of the Colorado River.
San Angelo is home to Angelo State University, and a branch campus of Howard College.
The city is home to the San Angelo Colts, a Central Baseball League Minor league baseball team, as well as the San Angelo Stampede Express, a minor league indoor football team.
It is also home to the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, the location of a yearly Christmas festival, Christmas at Old Fort Concho, and during the late 19th century the headquarters of the 8th cavalry, made up mainly of "buffalo soldiers".
Goodfellow Air Force Base is also located at the city's outskirts. The primary tasks of the units stationed there are intelligence and firefighter training.
Mathis Field (also known as San Angelo Regional Airport) is the commercial airport serving the city.
Geography
San Angelo is located at 31°27'11" North, 100°27'9" West (31.453113, -100.452502)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 150.9 km² (58.2 mi²). 144.8 km² (55.9 mi²) of it is land and 6.1 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.03% water..
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 88,439 people, 34,006 households, and 22,409 families residing in the city. The population density is 610.8/km² (1,582.2/mi²). There are 37,699 housing units at an average density of 260.4/km² (674.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.10% White, 4.73% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 13.96% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. 33.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 34,006 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 28.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $32,232, and the median income for a family is $38,665. Males have a median income of $27,532 versus $20,470 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,289. 15.7% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Culture and Economics
Culture and Economics
Many people believe that Big Spring is representative of the social rot that Republicanism has wrought upon Texas. The school system is appalling, from kindergarten through Howard College, the local community college. In the local high school, football takes precedence over any pretense of education.
The economic base of Big Spring consists largely of low-wage, unskilled and semi-skilled work. One of the major career opportunities in Big Spring is prison guard, working in one of the numerous local prisons. A high percentage of the local population lives in poverty, and would be eligible for public assistance if the Republicans had not gutted social safety net programs. Upon visiting Big Spring, the poverty and lack of medical care will be readily evident as soon as a local smiles, showing off a mouth full of the rotting stumps of what were once teeth. Obesity and diabetes are also at epidemic levels in Big Spring. The teen pregnancy rate is astounding, and in fact it is not uncommon to meet young women in Big Spring, as young as 20, who have 3 children, each with a different father. This is especially ironic considering the dedication to fundamentalist, evangelical Christianity displayed by most residents of Big Spring. There is something of a racial divide in Big Spring between the majority white population and the large hispanic population. The municipal water in Big Spring emits a quite unpleasant odor and is not recommended for actual drinking. The downtown improvement plan for Big Spring has consisted of periodically knocking down abandoned buildings, turning what was once a prosperous downtown into vacant lots overgrown with weeds and filled with trash. The city of Big Spring does not have a single general interest bookstore (non-Christian), which says quite a bit about the local literacy rates. The class structure in Big Spring is third-world like, with a small number of well connected and well off business people ruling over the 90% of the population who are poor.
There are also many positives about Big Spring. The people are the friendliest you'll meet! And if you like barbecue and Tex-Mex food Big Spring has some outstanding restaurants. Brenda’s Barbecue is highly recommended, although residents of Big Spring are quite opinionated when it comes to a discussion of barbecue or Tex-Mex food. There is one truly amazing display of Christmas lights at the Partee residence. The "Live Drive Through Nativity" is one of a kind. Housing costs are unbelievably inexpensive and many people have adapted to the arid climate by xeriscaping their lawns.
External links
- City of San Angelo, Texas
- San Angelo Independent School District
- San Angelo Standard-Times
- Angelo State University
- Photo Gallery
