Windcrest, Texas
Encyclopedia
Windcrest is a city in Bexar County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 5,105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 5,105 people, 2,232 households, and 1,618 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,808.9 people per square mile (1,083.0/km2). There were 2,297 housing units at an average density of 1,263.9 per square mile (487.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.00% White, 8.23% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 3.80% from other races
, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.93% of the population.
There were 2,232 households out of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.59.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 36.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,596, and the median income for a family was $69,156. Males had a median income of $38,545 versus $32,457 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $30,120. About 4.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 0.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median home price in Windcrest has steadily increased over the past 6 years. In 2000, the median home cost $115,900, but by 2005 this number has risen to $132,740. The median size of homes in this area is 2250 square feet (209 m²).
. Windcrest Elementary School in Windcrest, Ed White Middle School in San Antonio, and Roosevelt High School
in San Antonio serve the city.
The event has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years. In the late 1970s it was decided that every house would use plastic 1 gallon milk jugs filled with sand and a candle to line their curbside. Thousands upon thousands of these luminares lined the many blocks of Windcrest. Entire blocks participated and the entire neighborhood was basked in the glow of holiday spirit. At one time there was an architect living in Windcrest who crafted moveable life-size dinosaurs for the event. Residents spend months making decorations and hanging lights to make their houses visually stunning. They are encouraged to decorate mailboxes and entry ways as well (categories in the event). Sometimes an entire block of houses will come together and create a theme. They will then create similar decorations.
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- For several years band members from Theodore Roosevelt High School would play Christmas music on the front lawn of one of the member's house.
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- The cities main water tower is lit like a giant white candle with a red and orange flame on top.
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- The Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department also uses this time to ask for donations. Firemen stand outside the fire department with a red boot (santa's boot) and collect donations. Santa also makes a visit by riding on a fire engine and tossing down candy to all of the wide eyed children.
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- Even though it is impossible to get in or out of your house during the evening hours, it is certainly a joyous time of year and one residents are proud to sponsor or host. It is well worth stopping by or driving by if you are in the neighborhood at Christmas time.
Bexar County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,392,931 people, 488,942 households, and 345,681 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,117 people per square mile . There were 521,359 housing units at an average density of 418 per square mile...
, 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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 5,105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Windcrest is located at 29.515930°N 98.379666°W.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 city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
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 5,105 people, 2,232 households, and 1,618 families residing in the city. 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 2,808.9 people per square mile (1,083.0/km2). There were 2,297 housing units at an average density of 1,263.9 per square mile (487.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.00% White, 8.23% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 3.80% 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 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.93% of the population.
There were 2,232 households out of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% 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, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.59.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 36.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,596, and the median income for a family was $69,156. Males had a median income of $38,545 versus $32,457 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 city was $30,120. About 4.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 0.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median home price in Windcrest has steadily increased over the past 6 years. In 2000, the median home cost $115,900, but by 2005 this number has risen to $132,740. The median size of homes in this area is 2250 square feet (209 m²).
Education
The city is served by North East Independent School DistrictNorth East Independent School District
North East Independent School District is a school district located in Bexar County, Texas, . North East ISD serves the north central and northeast areas of Bexar County, covering approximately . North East ISD serves the cities of San Antonio, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park,...
. Windcrest Elementary School in Windcrest, Ed White Middle School in San Antonio, and Roosevelt High School
Theodore Roosevelt High School (San Antonio)
Theodore Roosevelt High School is a high school in San Antonio, Texas. A part of the North East Independent School District, the school serves portions of San Antonio and the City of Windcrest...
in San Antonio serve the city.
City of Lights
Windcrest residents are strongly encouraged every year to participate in decorating their yards for the annual "City of Lights" attraction during the Christmas holiday season. Traffic increases heavily in the city at night due to people driving through to view the lights. The City of Lights attraction draws in viewers from all over San Antonio and surrounding towns. Various prizes are awarded in different categories for creative displays.The event has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years. In the late 1970s it was decided that every house would use plastic 1 gallon milk jugs filled with sand and a candle to line their curbside. Thousands upon thousands of these luminares lined the many blocks of Windcrest. Entire blocks participated and the entire neighborhood was basked in the glow of holiday spirit. At one time there was an architect living in Windcrest who crafted moveable life-size dinosaurs for the event. Residents spend months making decorations and hanging lights to make their houses visually stunning. They are encouraged to decorate mailboxes and entry ways as well (categories in the event). Sometimes an entire block of houses will come together and create a theme. They will then create similar decorations.
-
- For several years band members from Theodore Roosevelt High School would play Christmas music on the front lawn of one of the member's house.
-
- The cities main water tower is lit like a giant white candle with a red and orange flame on top.
-
- The Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department also uses this time to ask for donations. Firemen stand outside the fire department with a red boot (santa's boot) and collect donations. Santa also makes a visit by riding on a fire engine and tossing down candy to all of the wide eyed children.
-
- Even though it is impossible to get in or out of your house during the evening hours, it is certainly a joyous time of year and one residents are proud to sponsor or host. It is well worth stopping by or driving by if you are in the neighborhood at Christmas time.
External links
- Windcrest official website
- Martinez, Melissa. "Windcrest Neighborhood Profile." About.comAbout.comAbout.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
.