Briar, Texas
Encyclopedia
Briar is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Parker
, Tarrant
, and Wise
counties in the U.S. state
of Texas
. The population was 5,665 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 56.8 sqkm, of which 53 sqkm is land and 3.9 sqkm, or 6.83%, is water.
of 2000, there were 5,350 people, 1,923 households, and 1,505 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 260.1 people per square mile (100.4/km²). There were 2,105 housing units at an average density of 102.3/sq mi (39.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.48% White, 0.47% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 1.44% from other races
, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.43% of the population.
There were 1,923 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,646, and the median income for a family was $53,169. Males had a median income of $40,401 versus $26,616 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $19,912. About 4.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Briar has three convenience stores, a liquor store and a bar. One of the stores also features a grill-type restaurant. It is located close to Azle
and Boyd
, towns with a wide variety of retail businesses. Briar has several churches and a quaint, small-town feel.
, Boyd
, and Springtown
Independent School Districts.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Parker
Parker County, Texas
As of the census of 2003, there were 98,495 people, 31,131 households, and 24,313 families residing in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile . There were 34,084 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, Tarrant
Tarrant County, Texas
Tarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 1,809,034. Its county seat is Fort Worth. Tarrant County is the sixteenth most populous county in the United States and the third most populous in Texas. The county is named in honor...
, and Wise
Wise County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,793 people, 17,178 households, and 13,467 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 19,242 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. The population was 5,665 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Briar is located at 32°58′25"N 97°32′27"W (32.973507, -97.540710).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 56.8 sqkm, of which 53 sqkm is land and 3.9 sqkm, or 6.83%, is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 5,350 people, 1,923 households, and 1,505 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 260.1 people per square mile (100.4/km²). There were 2,105 housing units at an average density of 102.3/sq mi (39.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.48% White, 0.47% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 1.44% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.43% of the population.
There were 1,923 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,646, and the median income for a family was $53,169. Males had a median income of $40,401 versus $26,616 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $19,912. About 4.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Briar has three convenience stores, a liquor store and a bar. One of the stores also features a grill-type restaurant. It is located close to Azle
Azle, Texas
Azle is a city in Parker and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,947.Popular tourist attractions include marine sports at Eagle Mountain Lake such as swimming, fishing and boating.-Geography:...
and Boyd
Boyd, Texas
Boyd is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,099 at the 2000 census.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,099 people, 407 households, and 306 families residing in the town. The population density was 382.1 people per square mile . There were 435 housing...
, towns with a wide variety of retail businesses. Briar has several churches and a quaint, small-town feel.
Education
Briar is served by the AzleAzle Independent School District
Azle Independent School District is a public school district based in Azle, Texas . The district covers northwestern Tarrant County, northeastern Parker County, and a small portion of southern Wise County....
, Boyd
Boyd Independent School District
Boyd Independent School District is a public school district based in Boyd, Texas .In addition to Boyd, the district also serves a portion of the Briar community....
, and Springtown
Springtown Independent School District
Springtown Independent School District is a public school district based in Springtown, Texas .Located in Parker County, a small portion of the district extends into Wise County....
Independent School Districts.