Bartlett lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas. The Bell County portion of the city is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Williamson County portion is part of the Austin–Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. Known for its late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture, Bartlett was the site for the filming of movies including The Stars Fell on Henrietta and The Dalton Boys, as well as the NBC television drama Revolution.
Geography
30°47′44″N 97°25′50″W / 30.795621°N 97.430680°W (30.795621, -97.430680).[4] It is 24 miles (39 km) south of Temple and 50 miles (80 km) northeast of downtown Austin. The city straddles the line between Bell and Williamson counties; the center of the city is mostly in Bell County, but the slight majority of the city's area is in Williamson County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.24%, is water.[3]
Demographics (please note the current information for 2010)
At the 2000 census,[1] there were 1,675 people, 571 households and 404 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,373.3 per square mile (530.1/km2). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 523.1 per square mile (201.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 61.61% White, 17.97% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 16.84% from other races, and 2.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.07% of the population.There were 571 households of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.40.
Age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
The median household income was $26,094, and the median family income was $35,595. Males had a median income of $22,273 versus $21,016 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,649. About 21.1% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under age 18 and 30.3% of those age 65 or over.
Bartlett is served by the Bartlett Independent School District and is home to the Bartlett High School Bulldogs. There are plans to renovate the schools currently up for a vote.
ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bartlett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Hummmm, interesting facts according to Wikipedia...... but what is actually happening in the small w town of Bartlett, Texas? The answer is Lots of things, some good , some bad, some just down right ugly. There is a news paper in Bartlett called the Tribune. I have been informed the owner has been intimidated into not publishing the ugly side of Bartlett's double sided appearance(rumor??? as I was also told this is not true). One side is what you read on the web, and hope for the laid back country style living of a small town. Where your kids can ride their bikes around town, the neighbor down the street bakes cookies for Old Mrs. Smith , the butcher knows little Jonnies family is suffering financially so he lets Jonnie buy a pound of hamburger with the seventy-five cents he got from Ms. Jones for carrying her groceries. Folks walk to church on Sunday and forget about the arguments they had with the next door neighbor as they worship together. Sorry, that is a Norman Rockwell community not Bartlett Texas. Bartlett is a real community with real people. Where bake sales have been held to help families stricken with illness and the word of God still carries weight.
Moving here in February 2014, we were amazed at the atmosphere, which is kind of a step back in time. My family was warmly welcomed with the quiet, slow paced country living with great neighbors. As we were moving in, a neighbor from down the street came over to offer his assistance. This was great, as the help we had hired was insufficient for the large bulky items we needed moved. With in weeks, we had met the next door neighbors, the folks across the street, the ones down the street, and finally, the residents across town. But we were so busy getting moved in we didn't have time to really talk. Then the Mayoral and city council races became the talk of the town. WOW, having never lived in a small town I was astounded with the "politicking". I thought "this is a wonderful small town that has been touched commercially out of necessity . Why are there political factions?( not just candidates but factions)". Over the next few months (even after the election) I became more and more aware of the WHY, but the RATIONALE remains a mystery . The ugly side of Bartlett is the politics. From what I see (and mind you I am a new comer) the factions are not Democrats versus Republicans, or Protestant versus Catholic, not racial, or sex, or alternative lifestyles. It is every day Citizens of Bartlett with different ideas on how the city government should be run. The problem as I see it is the "politicking", slander, getting one up on the other guy, rumors of intimidation, theft, unethical conduct, and spying on citizens is NOT what people move to small towns for. I was cautioned by a friend not to portray the ordinary citizens of Bartlett who stand up and stand out against what they see wrong with City politics as a faction , because they clearly are just citizens who want the best for Bartlett. Using that mind set so is the current city government. This blog is an unbiased look at what is happening using verbiage I am accustomed to. I will not agree or disagree with any entity for office at anytime. I will post facts geared towards helping each person make an informed choice. I will vote on agendas and not personal traits/personality. There is a forum and a format for discussion. Please disagree and or correct me. I welcome the truth on all levels.
My husband and I had 2 garage sales during the summer. We met so many wonderful people. Most of Bartlett citizens just want the city to move forward (but retain it's historic appeal and small-town charm) and prosper. In all fairness the two factions vying for City government are not the only parties in this city's political typhoon. The information I have from the 2014 Mayoral election shows ONLY 237 people voted for the Mayoral candidates, 237 combined. In 2012 only 247 people voted for the Mayoral candidates. In 2010 only 306 people voted for the Mayoral candidates combined. The 2000 Census revealed 69.7% of the 1,675 people in Bartlett were over 18 years old which accounts for over 1,000 persons. In 2012 Bartlett's census shows 2,684 persons living in Bartlett yet less people voted in the 2014 election than in the 2010 election. It has come to my attention that the prison population, located just on the outskirts of Bartlett accounts for the other 900+ residents from the 2000-2010 census. It does not matter the name of the town, city, state, or Nation. Nothing will change unless the citizens make sure their voices are heard! If the citizens like what is going on in their communities then vote to keep that trend going. If the citizens oppose what is going on, then they should vote for change! I was told a story by a person in Bartlett, about a person she knows who never votes but always complains about city government. My friends and I have an old saying "die on that hill". If you feel so passionate about something are you ready to "die on that hill or do you just want to talk about it?" When I mentioned to several people I would be starting a blog, I was treated to a wealth of information about what citizens are concerned about, however I received little to no information on why many of Bartlett's citizens do not vote, or attend the town meetings, or even consider requesting an audience with the Mayor or the City administrator! These are our rights! I too am guilty. I have not attended a town hall meeting yet . Please vote and exercise your rights as citizens of Bartlett Texas!
Question: Why are Bartlett Citizens not voting in the local elections?
Situation: Poor voter Turn out in Bartlett Texas
Background: Elections for 2010, 2012 and 2014 show very poor voter turnout
Assessment: complaints from Citizens/ issues that affect their community but voter turn out is poor.
Recommendation: Find out why their is such a poor voter turn out
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