Van Vleck, Texas

Van Vleck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population is one of the few areas with positive growth in Matagorda County. The 2010 census showed a 25% increase with 1,844 people (versus 1,411 at the 2000 census). Although near Bay City, TX the site of Van Vleck falls outside the ETJ of Bay City, TX and is regulated by county police and county ordinance.GeographyVan Vleck is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2sqmi, all of it land.DemographicsThe 2010 census showed a 25% increase with 1,844 people . Further census details are pending.As of the census of 2000, there were 1,411 people, 505 households, and 397 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 444.4 people per square mile . There were 578 housing units at an average density of 182.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.09% White, 17.51% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 8.72% from other races, and 3.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.66% of the population.