Panorama Village, Texas

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

Panorama Village, Texas
City
Location of Panorama Village, Texas
Coordinates: 30°22′43″N 95°29′47″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Montgomery
Incorporated	1972
Government [1]
• Type	Type A General Law Municipality
• Mayor	Lynn Scott
• Council Members	Royce Engler Clint Fowler Ted Nichols (Mayor Pro-Tem) Joe Watson Doug McEntire
Area [2]
• Total	1.09 sq mi (2.83 km^2)
• Land	1.08 sq mi (2.79 km^2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km^2)
Elevation	305 ft (93 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	2,170
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	2,424
• Density	2,252.79/sq mi (869.82/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	77304
Area code(s)	936
FIPS code	48-55008[5]
GNIS feature ID	1388607[6]
Website	www.panoramavillagetx.gov

Residents have Conroe, Texas addresses and Willis, Texas phone numbers. The small city is best known locally for its 27-hole municipal golf course and country club.[7] The population was 2,170 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Panorama Village is located at 30°22′43″N 95°29′47″W (30.378484, -95.496284).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it 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.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	1,186		—
1990	1,556		31.2%
2000	1,965		26.3%
2010	2,170		10.4%
2019 (est.)	2,424	[4]	11.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

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.[11]

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.[11]

Education

Panorama Village is within the Willis Independent School District.

Panorama Village zoned to Turner Elementary School, Brabham Middle School, and Willis High School.[12]

References

1. Mayor and City Council City of Panorama Village. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
3. Community Facts: Panorama Village city, Texas. Archived 2020-02-13 at Archive.today United States Census Bureau. Accessed on July 4, 2017.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
7. Golf Club City of Panorama Village. Accessed on July 4, 2017.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. Jackson, Charles Christopher. Panorama Village, TX. Handbook Of Texas Online: June 15, 2010. Accessed on July 4, 2017.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. Who Represents Me: Panorama Village. Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on July 5, 2017.
12. Attendance Zones Willis Independent School District. Accessed on July 4, 2017.