Laguna Park, Texas

Census-designated place in Bosque County, Texas, United States

Laguna Park viewed from south side of State Highway 22,

Laguna Park is an census-designated place (CDP) in Bosque County in central Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,276.[1]

Description

Laguna Park is located along State Highway 22 in southeastern Bosque County, approximately 27 miles (43 km) northwest of Waco. The community is situated at the southern end of Lake Whitney, near the dam.

Following the completion of Whitney Dam in the early 1950s, Laguna Park became a recreation destination. Small stores and a post office opened to serve the surrounding agricultural area as well as visitors to Lake Whitney. The population stood at just under 500 during the mid-1970s, but slowly grew to approximately 550 by 2000.[2]

Public education in the community of Laguna Park is provided by the Clifton Independent School District.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20101,276—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
1850–1900[4] 1910[5]
1920[6] 1930[7] 1940[8]
1950[9] 1960[10] 1970[11]
1980[12] 1990[13] 2000[14]
2010[15]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Laguna Park CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "Laguna Park, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
  3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • http://www.lagunapark.org
  • U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laguna Park, Texas
  • Laguna Park, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  • http://www.lagunapark.net
  • http://www.lagunapark.org
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