Morgan's Point Resort, Texas

Morgan's Point Resort is a city, or district of Belton Texas, in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,170 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was incorporated in 1970.

Morgan's Point Resort, Texas
City
Location of MorgansPointResort, Texas
Coordinates: 31°9′24″N 97°27′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBell
Area
 • Total2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2)
 • Land2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,170
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
4,685
 • Density1,644.44/sq mi (634.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
76513
FIPS code48-49392[3]
GNIS feature ID1388538[4]
Websitewww.morganspointresorttx.com

Geography

Morgan's Point Resort is located north of the center of Bell County at 31°9′24″N 97°27′16″W (31.156543, -97.454580),[6] on the east side of Belton Lake, a reservoir on the Leon River. It is bordered to the south by the city of Temple.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all of it land.[5]

Morgan's Point Resort is also very close in proximity to Belton Lake. Whitetail deer also run freely and are a pleasant attraction yet sometimes a nuisance.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19801,082—
19901,76663.2%
20002,98969.3%
20104,17039.5%
Est. 20194,685[2]12.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,989 people, 1,114 households, and 894 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,169.7 people per square mile (450.8/km2). There were 1,194 housing units at an average density of 467.3/sq mi (180.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.03% White, 0.43% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 5.82% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.27% of the population.

There were 1,114 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,921, and the median income for a family was $55,069. Males had a median income of $37,095 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,522. About 4.3% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Morgan's Point Resort is served by the Belton Independent School District.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Morgan's Point Resort city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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