San Leanna is a village in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census.[4]

San Leanna, Texas
Location of San Leanna, Texas
Location of San Leanna, Texas
Coordinates: 30°08′39″N 97°49′10″W / 30.14417°N 97.81944°W / 30.14417; -97.81944
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyTravis
Area
 • Total
0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
522
 • Density1,200/sq mi (450/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78748 and 78652
Area code512
FIPS code48-65552[3]
GNIS feature ID2413588[2]
Websitesanleannatx.com

History

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San Leanna began as a subdivision in Travis County in the 1950s. In 1970, San Leanna incorporated with a mayor-alderman government. In 1974, San Leanna had 200 people. In 1988, San Leanna's population was 297. In 1990, the village had 325 people.[5]

Geography

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Map of San Leanna

San Leanna is located 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Austin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1980290
199032512.1%
200038418.2%
201049729.4%
20205225.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 384 people, 148 households, and 117 families residing in the village. The population density was 998.2 inhabitants per square mile (385.4/km2). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 397.7 per square mile (153.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.62% White, 0.78% African American, 0.52% Asian, 5.73% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.50% of the population.

There were 148 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $65,893, and the median income for a family was $69,688. Males had a median income of $43,929 versus $45,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,929. About 1.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

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San Leanna Community Center

As of 2019 the mayor of San Leanna is Molly Quirk. The aldermen are Charlie Burks (Mayor Pro-Tem), Elaine Voeltz, Danny Villarreal, Helen Rockenbaugh, and Barbara Quarles. Rebecca Howe is the Village Administrator and can be contacted for water connections. Mark Schumacher is the zoning chairperson. Byron Townsend is the water operator, and Dane Avery is the arborist.[7] San Leanna has a zoning ordinance governing usage of land.[8]

Manchaca Fire/ Rescue (ESD #5), headquartered in an unincorporated area of Travis County, provides San Leanna with fire protection.[9] The community is within Travis County Precinct 3.[10]

San Leanna is located in District 47 of the Texas House of Representatives. As of 2016 Paul Workman represents the district.[11] San Leanna is within District 25 of the Texas Senate.[12] As of 2016 Donna Campbell represents the district.

San Leanna is in Texas's 25th congressional district; as of 2016 Lloyd Doggett is the representative.[13]

Education

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San Leanna is within the Austin Independent School District. Residents are zoned to Menchaca Elementary School in unincorporated Travis County, Paredes Middle School in Austin, and Akins High School in Austin.[14] Menchaca Elementary School was built in 1977.[15] Paredes Middle School opened in January 2000.[16] Akins High School opened in August 2000.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: San Leanna, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census Bureau profile: San Leanna, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ San Leanna, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ Home Page. Village of San Leanna. Retrieved on November 21, 2008.
  8. ^ "Zoning Ordinance." Village of San Leanna. Retrieved on November 21, 2008.
  9. ^ Home Page. Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department. Retrieved on November 21, 2008.
  10. ^ Map of precincts. Travis County, Texas. Retrieved on November 22, 2008.
  11. ^ "House District 47 Archived 2009-01-06 at the Wayback Machine." Texas House of Representatives. Accessed October 11, 2008.
  12. ^ "Senate District 25 Archived 2009-01-07 at the Wayback Machine" Map. Senate of Texas. Retrieved November 21, 2008.
  13. ^ "Congressional District 25 Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine." National Atlas of the United States. Retrieved on November 21, 2008.
  14. ^ "Austin Independent School District : Austin School Site Boundary Look-up". access.austinisd.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007.
  15. ^ "Campus Facts Archived 2010-06-20 at the Wayback Machine." Manchaca Elementary School. Retrieved on November 22, 2008.
  16. ^ "Campus Facts Archived 2007-11-15 at the Wayback Machine." Paredes Middle School. Retrieved on November 22, 2008.
  17. ^ "A Brief Biography of Our Namesake Archived 2011-05-27 at the Wayback Machine." Akins High School. Retrieved on November 22, 2008.
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