Pelican Bay, Texas

Pelican Bay is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,547 at the 2010 census.[5]

Pelican Bay, Texas
City
City of Pelican Bay
Location of Pelican Bay in Tarrant County, Texas
Location of Pelican Bay in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°55′12″N 97°31′7″W
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Area
[1]
 • Total0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Land0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,547
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
2,005
 • Density2,992.54/sq mi (1,155.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76020
Area code817
FIPS code48-56640[3]
GNIS feature ID1388546[4]
Websitehttp://cityofpelicanbay.com/

Geography

Pelican Bay is located at 32°55′12″N 97°31′7″W (32.919895, –97.518739).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.7 km2), all land. The community is located near Eagle Mountain Lake, and it took its name from Pelican Island in the lake.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19901,271—
20001,50518.4%
20101,5472.8%
2019 (est.)2,005[2]29.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,505 people, 523 households, and 389 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,307.5 inhabitants per square mile (890.9/km2). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 880.1 per square mile (339.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.62% White, 0.73% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 2.52% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.84% of the population.

There were 523 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.5% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,435, and the median income for a family was $32,656. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,408. About 13.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Pelican Bay is served by the Azle Independent School District.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pelican Bay city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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