Missouri City, TX
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History
Missouri City was one of the first major settlements in the Houston area. During the 1850s, the construction of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railway connected the settlement to the small but growing city of Houston. Economic development, including oil fields and a salt mine, followed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Eventual railroad connections to western cities like El Paso and Los Angeles provided an even stronger foundation for growth. After repeated threats of annexation from the booming city of Houston, Missouri City was formally incorporated in the 1950s. It’s now an important suburb of the larger city to its northwest.
Geography
Population and Demographics
Missouri City has a population of about 70,000. This marks an impressive increase from the most recent Census count and a rough doubling of the area’s headcount since 1985. Although Missouri City’s growth has been impressive, it’s doubtful whether it can continue in the face of restrictive zoning laws and a lack of undeveloped land within the city limits. In any event, the city’s residents range from middle class professionals who work in Houston to blue collar workers who staff nearby energy facilities.