Willis, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Willis, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Willis, Texas

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Montgomery

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area_total_km2 = 8.5
area_land_km2 = 8.5
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area_total_sq_mi = 3.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3985
population_density_km2 = 467.5
population_density_sq_mi = 1210.9

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 116
elevation_ft = 381
latd = 30 |latm = 25 |lats = 22 |latNS = N
longd = 95 |longm = 28 |longs = 44 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 77318, 77378
area_code = 936
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Willis is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,985 at the 2000 census

=Geography= Willis is located at coor dms|30|25|22|N|95|28|44|W|city (30.422640, -95.478829)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), all of it land.

History

The town was once famous for the tobacco and cigars that were made in the city. The city also was an important train stop because of the tobacco produced. Willis has raised many college athletes and is the home of ex-NFL player Michael Bishop. The town also raised Ira Brown current Gonzaga University Basketball player. Many baseball players form Willis High have also been drafted into the MLB. The town is a typical southern town where dreams and expectations are rarely met and the whole town knows when some one has achieved something. The city area is growing rapidly. The town has several places that define the city including Blair's grocery store, Leroy's BBQ, Todd's School of Merit, the city baseball fields and park, Berton A. Yates stadium, and Los Pericos Mexican restaurant. There are many large SUVs and trucks.

=Demographics= As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,985 people, 1,265 households, and 972 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,210.9 people per square mile (467.7/km²). There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 417.5/sq mi (161.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 61.28% White, 21.15% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 14.40% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.23% of the population. There were 1,265 households out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51. In the city the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,260, and the median income for a family was $30,985. Males had a median income of $27,049 versus $20,954 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,122. About 17.8% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Willis' public schools are operated by the Willis Independent School District and Responsive Education Solutions.

Three elementary schools, all of which are in Willis, serve portions of Willis:
* [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=158 Edward B. Cannan Elementary School]
* [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=161 C. C. Hardy Elementary School]
* [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=159 Mel Parmley Elementary School]
* [http://www.responsiveed.com/ Vista Academy of Willis] (Grades k-8)

Two middle schools serve portions of Willis:
* [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=156 Robert P. Brabham Middle School] (Grades 6-8) (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
* [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=157 Lynn Lucas Middle School] (Grades 6-8) (Willis)
* [http://www.responsiveed.com/ Vista Academy of Willis] (Grades k-8)

All of the city is zoned to Willis High School [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=141] in Unincorporated Montgomery County.

Portions of the city used to be zoned to [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=160 Turner Elementary School] [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=566] until the attendance zoned changed for the 2006-2007 school year, rezoning the portion to Hardy Elementary School [http://www.willisisd.org/Default.aspx?tabid=568] .

Public libraries

Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the R. F. Meador Branch in the city.

Overlook

Small southern town.Friendly people.And I'm just a bored kid throwing in my two cents.

References

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