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Jersey Village

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Jersey Village is a city located in west-central Harris County, Texas, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. It offers a blend of suburban living with convenient access to the amenities of Houston. The city was founded in the 1950s and incorporated in 1956. The population was 7,921 at the 2020 census. Jersey Village's economy is diverse, with key industries including retail, manufacturing, and education. The city is dedicated to enhancing its local economy and quality of life for its citizens. It has a pro-business philosophy designed to attract and retain high-quality companies. Jersey Village distinguishes itself with a history rooted in community development and a commitment to providing recreational programs and facilities for its residents. The city's origin as a dairy farm contributes to its unique identity.

Jersey Village, Texas

Overview

Classification: City
FIPS Code: 48-37612
Country: United States
County: Harris

Geography

Region: Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area
Elevation: 110 ft
Total Area: 3.43 sq mi
Land Area: 3.38 sq mi
Water Area: 0.05 sq mi
Latitude: 29.89056
Longitude: -95.56861
Neighboring Areas: Houston

Demographics

Population (2020): 7,921
Est. Population (2024): 7,817
Median Age: 36.3
Median Income: $91,368
Poverty Rate: 1.3%
Family Households: 79%
Owner-Occupied: 45.4%
Racial & Ethnic Composition: The racial makeup of the city was 86.6% White, 4.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.09% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.43% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

Governance

Government Type: Council-Manager
Governing Body: City Council
Body Size: 5 members
School District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Municipal Services: Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Emergency Management · Financial · Community Development

U.S. Congress

Cruz, Ted

Cornyn, John

Moran, Nathaniel

Moran, NathanielR

U.S. Representative - District 1

Crenshaw, Dan

U.S. Representative - District 2

Self, Keith

U.S. Representative - District 3

Fallon, Pat

U.S. Representative - District 4

Gooden, Lance

U.S. Representative - District 5

Ellzey, Jake

U.S. Representative - District 6

Fletcher, Lizzie

Fletcher, LizzieD

U.S. Representative - District 7

Luttrell, Morgan

Luttrell, MorganR

U.S. Representative - District 8

Green, Al

U.S. Representative - District 9

McCaul, Michael T.

McCaul, Michael T.R

U.S. Representative - District 10

Pfluger, August

Pfluger, AugustR

U.S. Representative - District 11

Goldman, Craig A.

Goldman, Craig A.R

U.S. Representative - District 12

Jackson, Ronny

Jackson, RonnyR

U.S. Representative - District 13

Weber, Randy K. Sr.

Weber, Randy K. Sr.R

U.S. Representative - District 14

De La Cruz, Monica

De La Cruz, MonicaR

U.S. Representative - District 15

Escobar, Veronica

Escobar, VeronicaD

U.S. Representative - District 16

Sessions, Pete

Sessions, PeteR

U.S. Representative - District 17

Menefee, Christian D.

Menefee, Christian D.D

U.S. Representative - District 18

Arrington, Jodey C.

Arrington, Jodey C.R

U.S. Representative - District 19

Castro, Joaquin

Castro, JoaquinD

U.S. Representative - District 20

Roy, Chip

U.S. Representative - District 21

Nehls, Troy E.

Nehls, Troy E.R

U.S. Representative - District 22

Van Duyne, Beth

Van Duyne, BethR

U.S. Representative - District 24

Williams, Roger

Williams, RogerR

U.S. Representative - District 25

Gill, Brandon

U.S. Representative - District 26

Cloud, Michael

Cloud, MichaelR

U.S. Representative - District 27

Cuellar, Henry

Cuellar, HenryD

U.S. Representative - District 28

Garcia, Sylvia R.

Garcia, Sylvia R.D

U.S. Representative - District 29

Crockett, Jasmine

Crockett, JasmineD

U.S. Representative - District 30

Carter, John R.

Carter, John R.R

U.S. Representative - District 31

Johnson, Julie

Johnson, JulieD

U.S. Representative - District 32

Veasey, Marc A.

Veasey, Marc A.D

U.S. Representative - District 33

Gonzalez, Vicente

Gonzalez, VicenteD

U.S. Representative - District 34

Casar, Greg

U.S. Representative - District 35

Babin, Brian

U.S. Representative - District 36

Doggett, Lloyd

Doggett, LloydD

U.S. Representative - District 37

Hunt, Wesley

U.S. Representative - District 38

Economy

Economic Profile: Residential/suburban · Commercial growth
Employment Sectors: Retail · Manufacturing · Education · Wholesalers

Education

Students: 3,362
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate: 91%
School Districts: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

Infrastructure

Transportation: U.S. Highway 290 · Farm to Market Road 529 · Southern Pacific Railroad
Utilities: Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
Major Facilities: Jersey Meadow Convention Center

Recreation

Outdoor Access: Yes
Major Recreation Areas: Jersey Meadow Golf Course · Carol Fox Park · Clark Henry Park
Parks & Trails: Carol Fox Park · Clark Henry Park · Jersey Meadow Nature Trail

History

Founded: 1953
Incorporated: 1956
Named After: Jersey cattle raised by Clark W. Henry
Historical Significance: Developed as a residential community after Clark W. Henry ceased his dairy operations.
Key Events: Community development began in February 1954. · Incorporated on April 16, 1956. · Home rule charter adopted in August 1986.