Gay Hill-Independence CCD, Texas
Gay Hill-Independence CCD profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gay Hill-Independence CCD is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,502. The land area covers 138.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,502 | ±629 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,375 | ±210 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,813 | ±189 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,375 | ±210 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 438 | ±208 |
| Median Home Value | $346,600 | ±$82,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,282 | ±$28,167 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,211 | ±$22,131 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 325 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,636 | ±369 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.9% | ±6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 37,810 (2024)
ID: 175957
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WASHINGTON COUNTY AUDITOR
105 W MAIN ST, STE 104, BRENHAM TX 77833-3693
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BURTON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BURTON, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRENHAM, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SOMERVILLE, TX |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 1315 Highway 105 #102, Brenham, TX, 77833-3033 |
9792045772
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NANCY CAROL ROBERTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 100 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PKWY, BRENHAM, TX, 77833 |
(979) 337-7201
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Blinn College District
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College | 9.1 mi away | 902 College Ave, Brenham, TX, 77833-4098 |
9798304000
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NAVASOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 1411 E WASHINGTON AVE, NAVASOTA, TX, 77868 |
(936) 825-6744
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Evvaylois Academy School of Beauty
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College Vocational | 9.9 mi away | 2244 South Market Street, Brenham, TX, 77833 |
9794218262
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LARRY J RINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 1818 HARVEY MITCHELL PKWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845 |
(979) 209-6347
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Texas A&M University-College Station
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College | 23.0 mi away | 1246 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-1246 |
9798453211
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WEST END LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 1646 N MAIN ST, INDUSTRY, TX, 78944 |
(979) 357-4434
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Texas A & M University-System Office
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College | 24.4 mi away | 301 Tarrow, College Station, TX, 77840-7896 |
9794586000
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ROUND TOP FAMILY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 206 W MILL ST, ROUND TOP, TX, 78954 |
(979) 249-2700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SOMERVILLE DAM, TX US, located 8.4 miles from Gay Hill-Independence CCD. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.4° | 34.7° | 48.6° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| February | 65.9° | 38.9° | 52.4° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| March | 72.8° | 45.6° | 59.2° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| April | 79.8° | 52.7° | 66.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| May | 86.9° | 61.5° | 74.2° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 93.3° | 68.2° | 80.7° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| July | 96.6° | 70.4° | 83.5° | 1.88" | 0.0" |
| August | 97.8° | 70.0° | 83.9° | 2.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 92.1° | 64.1° | 78.1° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| October | 83.4° | 53.1° | 68.2° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| November | 72.3° | 44.2° | 58.3° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| December | 64.4° | 36.8° | 50.6° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Somerville city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Brenham city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Lyons CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Burton city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Beaver Creek CDP | CDP | 14.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4847791490. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.