Grangerland, Texas
Place in Texas, United States
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Grangerland is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in east central Montgomery County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Grangerland had a population of 754.[1]
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Zip code | 77306, 77302 |
Grangerland is located at the intersection of F.M. 3083 and F.M. 2090, approximately 30 miles north of Houston and 10 miles southeast of Conroe.[2]
History
In 1907, Dr. Edwin Granger purchased land in what is now known as "Grangerland" with the intention of starting a community in the area.[3] Dr. Granger and his fellow settlers made their living by farming cotton, selling limited lumber, and cutting railroad ties.[2][3]
In 1931, during the Texas oil boom, oil was discovered in the area. To accommodate the influx of oil workers, Don D. Granger, Dr. Edwin Granger's son, built a group of houses called, "Granger's Camp."[2][3] As the area continued to expand in the 1940s and 1950s, the area surrounding the camp became known as "Grangerland."
Demographics
Grangerland first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[18][16][17]
2020 Census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[17] | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 569 | 75.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 4 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.13% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 0.53% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 27 | 3.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 147 | 19.50% |
| Total | 754 | 100.00% |
Government
As an unincorporated community, local administrative responsibilities are managed by Montgomery County, Precinct 4. As of June 2023, the commissioner for Precinct 4 is Matt Gray.[19] Caney Creek Fire and Rescue operates a fire station within the community.[20]
In the Texas State Senate, Grangerland is in District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Grangerland is in District 3, represented by Republican Cecil Bell, Jr. [21]
In the United States Senate, the entire state of Texas is represented by Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. In the United States House of Representatives, Grangerland is in District 8, represented by Republican Morgan Luttrell.[21]
Education
Grangerland students attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District.[22]
- Elementary students (K-4) in south and west Grangerland attend Ben Milam Elementary School.
- Elementary students (K-4) in north and east Grangerland attend Creighton Elementary School.
- Intermediate students (5-6) attend Grangerland Intermediate School.
- Junior High students (7-8) attend Moorhead Junior High School.
- High School students (9-12) attend Caney Creek High School.
Residents of Conroe ISD (and therefore Grangerland) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).[23]