Friendswood Galveston County, Texas
Friendswood: City in Texas, United States
About
Friendswood is a city located in the county of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,805 and a population density of 665 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 40,290 inhabitants.
The city was created 61 years ago in 1959.
Geography
Friendswood is located at 29°31'46"N 95°12'4"W (29.5294000, -95.2010400).
Weather
Friendswood forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%. more
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Friendswood Quick Facts
| Population : | 40,290 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Galveston County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 281 |
| Area : | 53.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1960 (61 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:23:20 (1st August 2021) |
| Postal code : | 77546 |
| Density : | 748 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 11.13% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 95℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Friendswood increased by 11.13% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,805 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,418 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,040 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,657 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,294 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,859 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,395 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,827 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,120 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,290 | 0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Friendswood (10)
People born in Friendswood, including basketball player Ronnie Price, football player Alex Trlica, actress Allison Sumrall, you can see a list of people who born in Friendswood.
- Anthony Hill (American football tight end)
- Katie Rose Clarke (American actress)
- Larry Taylor (American politician)
- Robin Coleman (American actor and figure competitor)
- Suzanna Hupp (Texas politician)
- Haley Carter (association football player)
- Annie Mitchem (American volleyball player)
Schools
College & universities near Friendswood
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488989 | Paul Mitchell the School-Webster | Webster (TX) | 77598-0000 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Friendswood
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
Other cities in Galveston County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Galveston County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| League City | 107,536 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Galveston | 50,446 | County seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city |
| Texas City | 50,094 | City in Galveston County, Texas |
| Dickinson | 21,129 | City in North Dakota |
| La Marque | 17,319 | City in Texas |
| Santa Fe | 13,449 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bacliff | 8,619 | Census designated place |
| Hitchcock | 7,914 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| San Leon | 4,970 | Census designated place |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas |
| Kemah | 2,019 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Bayou Vista | 1,633 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,215 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
| Jamaica Beach | 1,079 | City in Galveston County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Friendswood distances to largest Texas cities