Industry
City in Austin County, Texas
Industry is a city in Austin County, Texas, with 268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Ulm, 5.8 miles S.
- 268residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 78944ZIP code
About Industry
Industry is a town in Austin County, Texas, United States, at the junction of State Highway 159 (SH 159) and Farm to Market Road 109 (FM 109). The population was 268 at the 2020 census. Industry was the first permanent German settlement in Texas. Friedrich Ernst, Industry's founder, settled here in 1831 and gained Industry the title "Cradle of German Settlement in Texas" (see German Texan).
The community was so named on account of the industrious character of the first settlers.
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Living in Industry
- Median household income
- $61,250
- Median home value
- $294,400
- Median age
- 55.5
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Industry had 268 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 268 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Industry at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Austin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 268 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9674° N, 96.4971° W |
| ZIP code | 78944 |
| Official website | industry-tx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4835984 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Industry
- New Ulm5.8 mi S
- Fayetteville11.5 mi W
- Round Top13.6 mi NW
- Bellville14.3 mi E
- Brenham14.5 mi NE
- Ellinger15.4 mi SW
- Burton16.4 mi NW
- Carmine17.1 mi NW
- Columbus18.6 mi S
- Glidden19.4 mi S
- La Grange23.0 mi W
- Sealy24.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Industry
What county is Industry in?
Industry is in Austin County, Texas.
What is the population of Industry, TX?
268 people lived in Industry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Industry, TX?
The ZIP code of Industry is 78944.
What is the elevation of Industry?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Industry?
New Ulm (5.8 mi), Fayetteville (11.5 mi), Round Top (13.6 mi), Bellville (14.3 mi), Brenham (14.5 mi).
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