Nederland, Texas
- State:TexasCounty:Jefferson CountyCity:NederlandCounty FIPS:48245Coordinates:29°58′23.1478″N 93°59′37.3488″WArea total:6.05 sq mi (15.67 km²)Area land:5.92 sq mi (15.34 km²)Area water:0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)Elevation:16 ft (5 m)Established:1897; Settled 1897; Incorporated 1940
- Latitude:29,9734Longitude:-94,0011Dman name cbsa:Beaumont-Port Arthur, TXTimezone:Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00ZIP codes:77627GMAP:
Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, United States
- Population:105,661Population density:2,932.31 residents per square mile of area (1,132.20/km²)Household income:$52,094Households:6,334Unemployment rate:10.90%
- Sales taxes:8.25%
Nederland (NEE-dr-lnd) is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The city was settled by Dutch immigrants on land sold by the Kansas City Southern railroad. Nederland is also a part of an area known as "the Golden Triangle", which comprises Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange. The more prominent families were named Rienstra, Doornbos, and Van Oostrom, and their descendants still live in the area today. After the Spindletop gusher discovery of 1901 and the establishment of the Sun Oil (Now Entergy Transfer) terminal, the town became a residential community for the workers of the nearby oil terminals. Many Dutch settlers moved away from the area during this time, but a small percentage remained. The area drew particularly heavily from southern Louisiana, and a strong Cajun flair is evident throughout the community. With the decline of oil prices in the 1980s, the local economy suffered and Nederlands experienced slight population losses, but has stabilized in the late 1990s and 2000s. The refineries also attracted a large population of blue-collar laborers into the area. The region also has its share of tropical storms and other weather-related problems. The population of the area was 18,856 at the 2020 census. It is about 90 miles (140 km) east of Houston. The town of Port Arthur has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15.1 km²) according to the United States Census Bureau.
History
Nederland was founded in 1897 by Dutch settlers as a repayment for financial services of Dutch bankers who financed the Kansas City Southern railroad line that runs through the center of the city. The early economy was driven by rice and dairy farming. After the Spindletop gusher discovery of 1901, the town became a residential community for the workers of the nearby oil terminals. The area drew particularly heavily from southern Louisiana, and a strong Cajun flair is evident throughout the community. With the decline of oil prices in the 1980s, the local economy suffered and Nederland experienced slight population losses, but has stabilized in the late 1990s and 2000s. The town is the ending location of the Keystone Pipeline, which carries crude oil from Texas to New Mexico and then on to the Gulf of Mexico. It was incorporated as a city in 1940. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was part of the Golden Triangle, which included Port Arthur and Port of Beaumont, as well as the Port of Orange. It is located on the Texas-Louisiana border and was once known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" because of the number of lakes in the area. It has a population of about 4,000. The city is now home to about 3,000 people. The population of the town is about 2,000, according to the city's 2010 census. It became a city when it was incorporated in 1940, and grew to about 5,000 in the 1970s.
Geography
Nederland is located in eastern Jefferson County at 29°5823N 93°5948W (29.973113, 93.996715). It is bordered to the east by Port Neches, to the south by Port Arthur, and to the north by unincorporated Central Gardens. Nederland has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15.1 km²), of which 5.7 square miles of land and 0.3 km² of water. It is 10 miles (16 km) southeast of downtown Beaumont and 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the center of Port Arthur. The city is about 90 miles (140 km) east of Houston. The proximity to the coast contributes to high humidity during the summer months. The region also has its share of tropical storms, including Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Humberto, which passed over the city in 2007 and 2008. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey set the record for the highest rainfall from a tropical cyclone in United States history, when 60.58 inches (1,539 mm) of precipitation fell in the city. The Golden Triangle area was spared from the storm surge by the sea wall that surrounds Port Arthur and Bridge City, Orange and the outlying areas were severely flooded. The eye of Hurricane Ike came ashore at Galveston on September 13, 2008, and pushed an 18-foot (5.5 m) storm surge ahead of it. It caused 12 billion dollars of damage in southeast Texas.
Demographics
As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 18,856 people, 6,761 households, and 4,448 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 69.7% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4% African American, 0.37% Native American, 4.33% Asian and 0.4% Pacific Islander. There were 7,226 housing units at an average density of 1,270.5 per square mile (490.3/km²) The city's median income for a household was $53,231, and the medianincome for a family was $61,149. The per capita income for the city is $26,285. About 5.4%. of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9%. of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.25. The median age was 36.5 years, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6%, 26.1% from 25 to 44, and 14.3%. for every 100 females. For every 100 males. there were 88.2 males. The city has a population density of 3,063.2 people per squaremile (1,182.2/km 2).
Economy
According to the city of Nederland's 2020 Annual Financial Report the top employers in the city are: KPMG, KBC, Nederlands Bank, and Nederlanders Bank. The city's economy is based on the construction industry. The construction industry is one of the biggest employers in Nederlander. The top employers are KBC and KBC; the city's top employer is KBC. In the city, the top jobs are in construction, manufacturing, and services; the top job is in the health care industry; and the top employment is in health care and social services. The best-paid jobs in the country are in the construction sector; the highest-paid are in finance and IT. The worst-paid workers are in retail and health care; the worst-employed are in education and health; the best-paying are in business and finance. The highest-earning people are those who work in finance, IT, health care, and social security. The lowest-paid people work in retail; the lowest-earners are those in the arts and culture; the poorest are the people who live on the outskirts of the city. The biggest employers are the construction companies; the biggest job losses are in manufacturing and construction; the largest employers are in health and social care. The largest employers in town are the banks; the second-largest employer is the KCC; the third-largest employers are: Nederlandish Bank; the fourth-largest is the bank; the fifth-largest company is the city-owned bank.
Government and infrastructure
The City of Nederland completed a new $1.3 million City Hall building at 207 N. 12th street in September 2013. The previous City Hall was shared with police and fire services and received a $3.6 million upgrade for police andFire services only. The older building is now named the Homer E. Nagel Public Safety Complex. The U.S. Post Office is located at 223 North 14th Street. The city has a council-manager system of government. Current city officials are: Dade Phelan [R]: State Representative for District 21. Brandon Creighton [R): State Senator for District 4. Randy Weber [R] is the representative of the 14th congressional district of Texas for the 113th US Congress. John Cornyn is the senior United States senator representing Texas. Ted Cruz is the junior United StatesSenator representing Texas in the 113rd United States Congress. The City has a post office at 223 N. 14th St. The post office is located in The Woodlands, Texas. It is open seven days a week from 7am to 7pm, seven nights a week, and is open to the public. It has a 24-hour emergency dispatch center. The number of emergency responders in the city is 1-800-273-8255. It also has a mobile dispatch center at 1-844-788-8777. The emergency response center is open on the weekends from 6am to 8pm. It offers a 24/7 dispatch center for emergency services.
Culture
The city of Nederland manages six parks located throughout the city. The Dutch Windmill Museum is an authentic replica of a Dutch windmill and was created to honor the settlers from the Netherlands that founded the town. The city's annual Christmas parade is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and allows businesses and organizations throughout the area to enter bands, floats or other vehicles. May 27 is an annual holiday honoring the birth of local celebrity, Isabella Luna Darwin, who was born on May 27, 1897. The Nederlands Performing Arts Theater hosts performances for the high school, in addition to plays and concerts. The park is located at 1500 Boston Avenue and named for country singer Tex Ritter, who died in 2011. It also contains an indoor gym, racquetball court and rental space for events. It is also the location of the city's mayor's park, named for the mayor and barber for 50 years, Carl "Cropanco" Leblanc - located at 923 Boston Avenue. It has a fenced-in play area for children and a small climbing apparatus for small children. It was built in 1999 from a bond that was passed by the voters and is located next to the Dutch Wind Mill Museum. The town's annual Fourth of July celebration is held at Doornbos Park starting in 2012. It includes fireworks, food and music along with entertainment for children. The celebration is in its tenth year as of 2022 and is open to anyone in the area.
Education
The city is served by the Nederland Independent School District. The schools include four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The school district is rated as an "A" which is the highest rating that can be attained, by the Texas Education Agency's system for 2022. The Beaumont Enterprise, which was founded in 1880 and is owned by the Hearst Corporation, is a daily newspaper that serves the Golden Triangle and the surrounding area. The Port Arthur News delivers seven days a week and is the sister newspaper of the Orange Leader. Lamar State CollegePort Arthur is located south of the city of Port Arthur, Texas and offers two-year degrees and one-year certificates. The city library is currently located at 2712 Nederlands Avenue. It was formerly located at 1903 Atlanta Avenue and was named the D. Bob Henson Memorial Library after the city manager who was killed in an accident. The library started out in the Orange Hotel on Boston Avenue and has moved locations several times as the city grew. On May 6, 2019, voters passed a $155 million school bond that contained two propositions. Proposition A contained money to build a brand new high school that will be located behind the current one, upgrades to both CO Wilson and Central Middle school and adding new classrooms for all 4 elementary schools. Proposition B approves upgrades to Bulldog stadium including new turf, bathrooms and press box. The newspaper is owned and published by CNHI and is a sister newspaper to the Port Arthur Enterprise.
Transportation
Nederland is served by US 69/US 287/US 96, SH 347 and FM 365. Interstate 10 serves as a main east-west corridor from Florida to California. The Jack Brooks Regional Airport has daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with connecting flights to destinations beyond. The city is located on the west side of the state, about 11 miles (18 km) to the northwest of Beaumont, the city's largest city. It has a population of about 2,000. Nederland was named after the town of the same name in the 19th century. It is located in the Southeast Texas region of the U.S. and is located near the Texas-Louisiana border. It was named for the town's namesake, which is located to the west of the city, on the Texas/Louisiana state line. The town is also known as the site of the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in 1869 and 1871. It also is known for its red-light district, which was founded in the early 1900s. It lies on the east side of Texas, between Port Arthur and Winnie, and near the junction of US 69 and US 96. The airport has flights to and from Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as flights to other cities in Texas and beyond. It opened in the 1950s and has been in operation since the 1960s. The first airport in the region was opened in 1961. It serves as the hub for Dallas/Forth Worth Airport.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index
The Air Quality index is in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas = 33.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 70. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 90. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Nederland = 5.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.
Employed
The most recent city population of 105,661 individuals with a median age of 38.6 age the population dropped by -8.89% in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,932.31 residents per square mile of area (1,132.20/km²). There are average 2.51 people per household in the 6,334 households with an average household income of $52,094 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.90% of the available work force and has dropped -3.11% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.88%. The number of physicians in Nederland per 100,000 population = 213.5.
Weather
The annual rainfall in Nederland = 56.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 105. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 209. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 42.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 23, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.
Median Home Cost
The percentage of housing units in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas which are owned by the occupant = 69.43%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $118,700 and home appreciation of 0.91%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $15.12 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.
Study
The local school district spends $4,301 per student. There are 14.8 students for each teacher in the school, 757 students for each Librarian and 485 students for each Counselor. 6.75% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.35% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.27% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).
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Nederland's population in Jefferson County, Texas of 1,832 residents in 1900 has increased 57,68-fold to 105,661 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.
Approximately 50.97% female residents and 49.03% male residents live in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas.
As of 2020 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas are married and the remaining 38.27% are single population.
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19.4 minutes is the average time that residents in Nederland require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.
91.02% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 6.13% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool and 1.48% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.
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Of the total residential buildings in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, 69.43% are owner-occupied homes, another 22.69% are rented apartments, and the remaining 7.88% are vacant.
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The 62.62% of the population in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.