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 Location of Cedar Park, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:30°30′24″N97°49′49″W / 30.50667°N 97.83028°W /30.50667; -97.83028 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson,Travis |
| Established | 1887 |
| Incorporated | February 24, 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale Jim Penniman-Morin Mel Kirkland Anne Duffy Eric Boyce Kevin Harris Heather Jefts[1] |
| • City Manager | Brenda Eivens[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.70 sq mi (66.56 km2) |
| • Land | 25.50 sq mi (66.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 77,595 |
| • Density | 3,115.7/sq mi (1,202.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 78613, 78630 |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-13552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409418[3] |
| Website | Cedar Park, Texas |
Cedar Park is a city and a suburb ofAustin in theU.S. state ofTexas, approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of the center of Austin.[5] According to the2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 77,595,[6] and in 2022 was estimated to be 77,642.[7]
Before the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century, the Cedar Park area was inhabited by Native American tribes including theTonkawa, theLipan Apache, and theComanche. APaleo-Indian archaeological site (named the Wilson-Leonard site) was discovered in Cedar Park in 1973 that showed evidence of continual habitation of the area sincec. 5,000BC.[8]
In the mid-19th century the community was known as Running Brushy, named after a spring that formed the headwaters of a creek of the same name. In 1873 George and Harriet Cluck, after having run cattle up theChisholm Trail for many years, bought 329 acres (1.33 km2) of land that included the Running Brushy spring. Their ranch formed the core of the community that would one day become Cedar Park.[9]
Ten years later, the railroad came through. TheAustin and Northwestern Railroad, which connected the state capitol with the cities ofBurnet andLampasas to the north, was finished in 1882 and passed through Running Brushy and the Cluck ranch. The community was at this point renamed Bruggerhoff, after a railroad company official. However, the name was generally disliked by locals, being both hard to spell and pronounce. In 1887, Emmett Cluck (son of George and Harriet) changed the community name to Cedar Park. In 1892, a "strolling park" of 0.5 acres (2,000 m2) was built near the train depot. Austinites would ride the train to Cedar Park for day trips to the park.[10]
Cedar Park changed little until the 1950s and 1960s, when the growth of nearby Austin spilled over. On February 24, 1973, the citizens of Cedar Park voted to incorporate. The estimated population was 1,765. A library followed in 1978.
On May 27, 1997, a strong and destructive F3 tornado struck the town. The tornado was one of 20 confirmed tornadoes that occurred during the1997 Central Texas Tornado outbreak. It devastated the downtown area of the city, killing one person and nearly destroying the Albertson's grocery store.
In December 2007, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center opened becoming the first major medical center in Cedar Park.
In 2013, the US Census Bureau named Cedar Park the 4th fastest growing city in the United States, with a population of 57,957.
On April 4, 2016, the city announced it was collecting submissions for designs for an official city flag.[11] Residents had until April 30 to submit proposed designs.[12] On December 9, 2016, Cedar Park unveiled the flag design that won.[13] On August 8, 2019, the City Council voted to rescind that particular design after "pushback on social media" from residents.[14][15] As of September 2021, the city has no formal flag.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1930 | 117 | — | |
| 1940 | 129 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 302 | 134.1% | |
| 1960 | 685 | 126.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,012 | 47.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,474 | 243.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,261 | 51.4% | |
| 2000 | 26,049 | 395.1% | |
| 2010 | 48,937 | 87.9% | |
| 2020 | 77,595 | 58.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[16] 2018 Estimate[17] | |||
As of the2020 census, Cedar Park had a population of 77,595, 27,902 households, 18,589 families, and a median age of 36.8 years.[18]
27.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.0 males age 18 and over.[18]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while <0.1% lived in rural areas.[19]
Of these households, 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 56.9% were married-couple households, 15.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[18]
There were 29,192 housing units, of which 4.4% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 63.2% were owner-occupied and 36.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[18]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 44,665 | 57.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,238 | 4.17% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 179 | 0.23% |
| Asian (NH) | 10,919 | 14.07% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 61 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 380 | 0.49% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3,763 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,390 | 18.55% |
| Total | 77,595 |
| Race | Percent |
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| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Native Hawaiian andOther Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 18.5% |
According to the U.S. census, in 2010, there were 48,937 people living in the city, comprising 17,817 households and 12,926 families.[23] The population density was 2,141.9 inhabitants per square mile (827.0/km2). There were 8,914 housing units at an average density of 525.3 per square mile (202.8/km2).
The racial makeup of the city was 81.4%White, 4.3%African American, 0.5%Native American, 5.1%Asian, 0.1%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 5.10% fromother races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 19% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.[23]
There were 17,817 total households including 12,926 family households.[23] 45.7% of all households had children under the age of 18 living with them and 13.5% of all households had an individual aged 65 years or older living with them.[23] 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals.[23] The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.22.[23]
The age distribution included 32.8% aged 0 to 19; 38.8% aged 20 to 44, 21.8% aged 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older.[23] The median age was 33.4 years.[23]
The median income for a household in the city was $87,466.[23]
Cedar Park lies mostly in Williamson County, although a small amount extends into Travis County.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 sq mi (66 km2), of which 25.3 sq mi (66 km2) is land and .3 sq mi (0.78 km2) (0.88%) is water.
Cedar Park is generally bisected north to south byU.S. Route 183. Abypass route, the183A toll road, also runs through Cedar Park and opened to traffic on March 15, 2007. Major east–west routes include RM-1431/Whitestone Boulevard and Cypress Creek/Brushy Creek Road.
Cedar Park was incorporated in 1973 with acouncil–manager system of local government. As of the election on May 6, 2017, Cedar Park City Council members are as follows:[24]
The seven members serve two year terms. The mayor and council members place two, place four and place six are elected in even years. Council members place one, place three and place five are elected in odd years.
Cedar Park is represented inTexas House of Representatives by DemocratJohn Bucy III. In theTexas State Senate, Cedar Park is represented by RepublicanCharles Schwertner. In theUnited States House of Representatives, Cedar Park is represented by RepublicanJohn Carter.
Cedar Park is home to theTexas Stars of theAmerican Hockey League[25] and theAustin Spurs of theNBA G League. Both theTexas Stars and theAustin Spurs play their home games at theH-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
A public skate park facility opened in Cedar Park in July 2010. The 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m2) facility features a large bowl, mini bowl, and modern street course.
Cedar Park is served primarily by theLeander Independent School District, and is home to theCedar Park High School Timberwolves and theVista Ridge High School Rangers. Cedar Park won its first football state championship on December 21, 2012. The Timberwolves defeated Lancaster 17–7 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, winning the Class 4A, Division II state title. In 2015, the Timberwolves won both state titles in Band and Football with the latter beating Frisco Lone Star for the Class 5a, Division II state championship. Cedar Park High school is the only Texas high school to win UIL state titles in both band and football in the same year.
Neighborhoods in the southern and easternmost areas of the city are wholly or partially served by theRound Rock Independent School District. Some of these neighborhoods or the Ranch at Brushy Creek, or Walsh Trails. Some elementary schools that serve these neighborhoods are Old Town, or Patsy Sommer. Walsh Middle School andRound Rock High School also serve these areas.
The city is home to the Cypress Creek campus ofAustin Community College, which was significantly expanded in 2008 to accommodate the area's growing population.[26]
TheTexas Psychological Association is located in the city.[27]
TheH-E-B Center at Cedar Park (formerly known as Cedar Park Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena that was completed in 2009 and hosts a wide array of live entertainment events.George Strait opened the Cedar Park Center as the first event at the Center on September 25, 2009. The H-E-B Center is also home of theTexas Stars, the AHL affiliate of theDallas Stars, and theAustin Spurs, the G-league affiliate of theSan Antonio Spurs. The center is located at the corner of New Hope Drive and183A Toll Road.
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