Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harris County, Texas, United States. It lies within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston and is part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The population was 62,559 at the 2020 census. While the name "Spring" is popularly applied to a large area of northern Harris County and a smaller area of southern Montgomery County, the original town of Spring, now known as Old Town Spring, is at the intersection of Spring-Cypress and Hardy roads and encompasses perhaps .
History The large geographic area now known as Spring was originally inhabited by the Orcoquiza Native Americans. In 1836, the Texas General Council of the Provisional Government placed what is now the town of Spring in the Harrisburg municipality. In 1838, William Pierpont placed a trading post on Spring Creek. In 1840, the town of Spring had 153 residents. By the mid-1840s, many German immigrants, including Gus Bayer and Carl Wunsche, moved to the area and began farming. People from Louisiana and other parts of the post-Civil War southern U.S. settled in Spring. The main cash crops in Spring were sugar cane and cotton; residents also grew vegetables.
The International and Great Northern Railroad, built through Spring, opened in 1871 and caused Spring to expand. In 1873, Spring received a post office. By 1884, Spring had 150 residents, two steam saw and grist mills, two cotton gins, three churches, and several schools. In 1901–1903, the International-Great Northern Railroad opened, connecting Spring to Fort Worth. Spring, now with a roundhouse, became a switchyard with 200 rail workers and 14 track yards. The population increased to 1,200 by 1910. After the roundhouse relocated to Houston in 1923, Spring's population declined; by 1931, it was 300. The Spring State Bank opened in 1912. It was robbed several times in the 1930s; there was a false rumor that one of the robberies was committed by Bonnie and Clyde. The bank consolidated with Tomball Bank in 1935.
By 1947, Spring had 700 residents. In the 1970s, Houston's suburbs began to expand northward, and more subdivisions and residential areas opened in the Spring area. Some older houses in the town of Spring were restored and housed shops. The Old Town Spring Association opened in 1980 to promote the Old Town Spring shopping area, which consists of the restored houses. In 1984, the Spring area had 15,000 residents. By 1989, Old Town Spring became a tourist area. In 1990, the Spring area had 33,111 residents.
From 1969 to 1992, the Goodyear airship America was based in Spring from its large hangar visible just off Interstate 45. Takeoffs and landings were a major attraction and motorists continually pulled off to the interstate's shoulders to watch. In 1992 the America was moved to Akron, Ohio, and the massive hangar was eventually torn down. As of 2020, the hangar's concrete foundation is still visible at the intersection of Holzwarth Road and Meadow Edge Lane west of Lowe's Home Improvement Center.
The 1992 Log Cabin Republicans convention was held in Spring.
Geography
Spring is located at (30.054127, −95.386991).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of , of which is land and , or 1.51%, is water.
Climate Spring's climate is characterized by hot, stifling, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Spring has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
Spring first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition +Spring CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000Pop 2010% 2000% 2010White alone (NH)26,80825,47718,40873.68%46.92%29.43%Black or African American alone (NH)2,50010,29315,4926.87%18.96%24.76%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)1581571340.43%0.29%0.21%Asian alone (NH)5031,6711,9671.38%3.08%3.14%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)401782280.11%0.33%0.36%Other race alone (NH)441463680.12%0.27%0.59%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)4889312,2581.34%1.71%3.61%Hispanic or Latino (any race)5,84415,44523,70416.06%28.44%37.89%Total36,38554,29862,559100.00%100.00%100.00%
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Spring had a population of 62,559. The median age was 34.4 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.0 males age 18 and over.
99.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.6% lived in rural areas.
There were 20,861 households and 15,092 families in Spring; 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.3% were married-couple households, 16.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 21,897 housing units, of which 4.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%.
+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 23,440 37.5% Black or African American 15,847 25.3% American Indian and Alaska Native 828 1.3% Asian 2,037 3.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 258 0.4% Some other race 9,788 15.6% Two or more races 10,361 16.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 23,704 37.9%
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 54,298 people, 18,050 households, and 14,068 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 19,191 housing units at an average density of .
In 2010, the racial makeup of the CDP was 63.8% White, 19.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 9.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 28.4% of the population.
2000 census
In 2000, the racial makeup of the CDP was 83.01% White, 6.99% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.42% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.62% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 16.06% of the population.
In 2000, there were 12,302 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP, 31.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% was from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,662, and the median income for a family was $60,934 as of 2000. Males had a median income of $42,134 versus $30,270 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,027. About 3.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure Local government The Spring Fire Department serves areas within the Spring CDP and some areas outside it with Spring addresses."2010 Census - Census Block Map (Index): Spring CDP, TX." United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 18, 2017. Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 See also: 2000 U.S. census map: Index and pages 1, 2, 3, and 4.The 1990 U.S. census map of Harris County (index map) shows Spring CDP on pages: 17, 31, 32, 33, 48, 49, and 50. Home page." Spring Fire Department. Retrieved November 22, 2008. The fire department is headquartered at 656 E. Louetta, in the middle of the CDP. Stations within the Spring CDP include Station 71 at 646 E. Louetta, Station 73 at 4923 Treaschwig Road, Station 74 at 24030 Old Aldine-Westfield, and Station 78 at 1225 Booker Road. Station 77 at 2900 Cypresswood is adjacent to the Spring CDP, on the other side of Interstate 45."Fire Stations." Spring Fire Department. November 27, 2006. Retrieved January 14, 2009. The North Harris County Regional Water Authority provides water services to the Spring CDP, which is in Voting District No. 5."Voting District No. 5 ." North Harris County Regional Water Authority. Retrieved April 25, 2009. The Texas House of Representatives bill that created the water authority, HB 2965, was signed into law on June 18, 1999. On January 15, 2000, voters affirmed the creation of the authority in a special election.Home page. North Harris County Regional Water Authority. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) operates Louetta Village, a public housing complex for seniors near the Spring CDP, with a Spring postal address. It has 116 units."Our Properties." Harris County Housing Authority. Retrieved on January 1, 2019. "Louetta Village Address: 1601 Louetta Rd., Spring, TX 77388"
County representation Spring is in Harris County Precinct 3. It was in Precinct 4 until a redistricting plan was approved in October 2021.Adopted Redistricting Plan"Parks Map ." Harris County Precinct 4. Retrieved November 22, 2008. As of 2022 Tom Ramsey heads the precinct.Precinct 3 Commissioner The CDP is served by Harris County Sheriff's Office District II Patrol,District II Map . Harris County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved November 23, 2008. headquartered in the Humble Substation at 7900 Will Clayton Parkway in Humble."District II Patrol ." Harris County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved November 23, 2008. Areas west of Interstate 45 that have Spring addresses and are outside the CDP are served by Harris County Sheriff's Office District I Patrol,District I Map . Harris County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved November 23, 2008. headquartered in the Cypresswood Substation at 6831 Cypresswood Drive."District I Patrol ." Harris County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved November 23, 2008. The office formerly operated the Old Town Spring Storefront,"Phone Directory." Harris County Sheriff's Office. December 20, 2002. Retrieved May 28, 2010. which was in Old Town Spring.Vaughn, Carole E. "`Bike Rodeo' to offer riding tips for youths ." Houston Chronicle. Thursday April 24, 2003. This Week 5. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
Harris County Precinct 4 operates a recycling center at Jesse H. Jones Park, southeast of the Spring CDP."Recycling - Jesse H. Jones Park ." Harris County, Texas. Retrieved January 14, 2009."Contact Information - Jesse H. Jones Park ." Harris County, Texas. Retrieved January 14, 2009. Montgomery County operates the Precinct 3 Recycling Center at 1122 Pruitt Road in an unincorporated area of Montgomery County, north of the Spring CDP."Montgomery County Recycling Center Precinct 3 ." Montgomery County, Texas. Retrieved January 14, 2009."Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Complex ." Montgomery County, Texas. Retrieved January 14, 2009.
The Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated the E. A. "Squatty" Lyons Health Center in Humble for the ZIP code 77373. The designated public hospital is Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in northeast Houston. - See ZIP code 77373. See this map for relevant ZIP code.
State and federal representation Spring is in District 150 of the Texas House of Representatives. As of November 2024 Valoree Swanson represents the district."House District 150 ." Texas House of Representatives. Accessed October 11, 2008. It is in District 4 of the Texas Senate; as of 2023, Brandon Creighton represents the district in the Texas Senate."Senate District 7 " Map. Senate of Texas. Retrieved November 22, 2008.