According to lawschoolsinusa.com, Mount Enterprise is located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and is part of the larger Nacogdoches metropolitan area. The city has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 68°F and the average rainfall is 38 inches. Mount Enterprise’s history dates back to 1844 when it was first settled by families from Alabama and Mississippi. It was incorporated in 1846 as a municipality and named after a local railroad line.

Politically, Mount Enterprise leans towards the Republican Party. In recent years, many local elections have been won by Republicans, although there are some Democrats in the city council. The economy of Mount Enterprise is based mainly on agriculture and timber production, with some manufacturing industries also present.

Mount Enterprise has several schools including public elementary schools, an intermediate school, an alternative high school, a college preparatory high school, as well as private religious schools. Additionally, there are several community colleges nearby such as Angelina College in Lufkin and Trinity Valley Community College in Athens.

The city boasts several landmarks including the historic downtown district which features historic buildings from the 19th century that are still standing today. There is also a nature preserve known as Big Thicket National Preserve which offers visitors scenic views of forests and swamps along with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Other attractions include Old Union Church which dates back to 1845 and serves as an active church today; the Weches Cemetery which contains graves of many early settlers; and the Sam Houston National Forest which offers camping sites for tourists to explore its natural beauty

Population: 525. Estimated population in July 2020: 528 (+0.6% change)
Males: 257 (49.0%), Females: 268 (51.0%)

Rusk County

Zip code: 75681

Median resident age: 39.0 years
Median household income: $25,577
Median house value: $49,700

Races in Mount Enterprise:

Ancestries: United States (21.5%), Irish (9.0%), German (6.5%), English (4.8%), Dutch (2.7%), French (2.5%).

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population

Mount Enterprise is a small rural town located in Rusk County, Texas. The population of Mount Enterprise is estimated to be around 1,400 people. The town has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of the population being white (71%), followed by Black or African American (14%), Hispanic or Latino (11%), and Asian (3%). The median age of the population is 37 years old, and the median household income is $41,250. There are many families living in Mount Enterprise, as well as a small number of single-person households. The majority of people living in Mount Enterprise work in agriculture-related fields such as farming and ranching. Many residents also work in retail and service industries such as restaurants and hospitality services. Education levels vary widely among residents, though there are several elementary schools located within the town limits. There are also a number of churches within the town which serve to bring the community together for fellowship and worship events. Residents enjoy visiting local parks for outdoor recreation activities like fishing, camping, hiking, biking, and more. Overall, Mount Enterprise is a close-knit rural community that provides its citizens with an enjoyable place to live their lives with friends and family nearby.

For population 25 years and over in Mount Enterprise

• High school or higher: 81.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
• Unemployed: 6.5%
• Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mount Enterprise city

• Never married: 16.3%
• Now married: 64.4%
• Separated: 1.0%
• Widowed: 10.9%
• Divorced: 7.4%

3.4% Foreign born (3.4% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +24 (+4.8%).

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