Danbury, Texas
Danbury is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is located northeast of Angleton along the Union Pacific Railroad and County Road 171. The city boasts its own school district. Its population was 1,671 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Danbury is located northeast of the center of Brazoria County, next to Flores Bayou. It is northeast of Angleton, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, Danbury has a total area of, all land.In 2006, the average elevation was above mean sea level, which reflects a negative deviation compared to a 1998 study. This decrease is believed to be caused by the extraction of groundwater, the extraction of petroleum products with a probable calculated seasonal difference in soil moisture accounting for the remainder. At the present rate of change, Danbury will lose about of elevation per 100 years, which is a rate 42 times faster than similarly situated areas.
Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White | 1,209 | 72.35% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 1.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 4 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.24% |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.12% |
| Multiracial | 88 | 5.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 344 | 20.59% |
| Total | 1,671 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 1,671 people, 467 households, and 355 families resided in the city.
As of the 2000 census, 1,611 people, 554 households, and 442 families lived in the city. The population density was. The 586 housing units had an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 90.38% White, 0.62% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 6.15% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 15.52% of the population.
Of the 554 households, 46.6% had children under 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were not families. About 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the city, the age distribution was 31.9% under 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,536 and for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $44,250 versus $25,893 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,565. About 6.0% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under 18 and 13.9% of those 65 or over.
Danbury is served by three churches, which claim as members 44% of the city's population.
Municipal and government services
The Danbury Library is a part of the Brazoria County Library System.Education
Danbury is served by the Danbury Independent School District.School colors: Black and Vegas Gold
High school athletics:
Danbury High Schools's athletics department offers football, powerlifting, volleyball, cross-country running, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, golf, and cheerleading. The school also has a marching band. The track around the football field has been repaired/resurfaced, and a new weight room has been added, as well.
State titles:
Baseball – 2009
Softball – 2004 2011
The Texas Legislature designated Danbury ISD as being in the Alvin Community College zone.