Friendswood, Texas

Friendswood: A city in Galveston County, Texas. It is located on Clear Lake in the southeastern part of the state. Friendswood is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Friendswood Historical Society and the Friendswood Public Library.

About

Friendswood is a city located in the county of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,805 and a population density of 665 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,011 inhabitants.

The city was created 64 years ago in 1959.

Friendswood locator map
Location of Friendswood on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Friendswood

Population : 40,011 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Galveston County
Phone Area Codes : 281
Area : 53.86 km2
Altitude : 30 feet / 9 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1960 (64 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 05:58:29 (21st December 2024)
Postal code : 77546
Density : 743 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.51% (2010-2020)
Friendswood Texas City Hall 77546 image
Friendswood Texas City Hall 77546
Friendswood Texas City Hall 77546 image

Geography

Friendswood is located at 29°31'46"N 95°12'4"W (29.5294000, -95.2010400).

Friendswood map

Demographics

The population of Friendswood increased by 10.51% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 35,805 - census
2011 36,418 1.68% estimation process
2012 37,040 1.68% estimation process
2013 37,657 1.64% estimation process
2014 38,294 1.66% estimation process
2015 38,859 1.45% estimation process
2016 39,395 1.36% estimation process
2017 39,827 1.08% estimation process
2018 40,120 0.73% estimation process
2019 40,290 0.42% estimation process
2020 40,011 -0.7% estimation process

Friendswood zip code is 77546. County name: Galveston, County fips: 48167

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People born in Friendswood (10)

People born in Friendswood, including basketball player Ronnie Price, football player Alex Trlica, actress Allison Sumrall, .

List

  • Anthony Hill (American football tight end) he was born in 02/01/1985
  • Katie Rose Clarke (American actress) she was born in 25/08/1984
  • Larry Taylor (American politician) he was born in 25/06/1960
  • Robin Coleman (American actor and figure competitor) she was born in 30/03/1973
  • Suzanna Hupp (Texas politician) she was born in 28/09/1959
  • Haley Carter (association football player) she was born in 21/06/1984
  • Annie Mitchem (American volleyball player) she was born in 22/04/1994

Schools in Friendswood

College & universities near Friendswood, TX

Code Name City ZIP
488989 Paul Mitchell the School-Webster Webster (TX) 77598-0000

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Friendswood, TX

Code Name Address Type
HOG Houston, TX 2121 Main Street BUS
HOS Houston 902 Washington Ave. RAIL
GLS Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas 25th St. and Strand St. BUS
PVW Prairie View, TX 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n BUS

Post offices near Friendswood

Post Office Name City ZIP
Friendswood Post Office Friendswood (TX) 77546

Other cities in Galveston County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Galveston County , TX.

City Name Population Title
League City 107,536 The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas.
Texas City 50,094 A city in Galveston County, Texas.
Galveston 50,085 A city in Galveston County, Texas.
Dickinson 21,216 City in North Dakota
La Marque 17,642 City in Texas
Santa Fe 13,461 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
Bacliff 8,619 Census designated place
Hitchcock 7,884 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
San Leon 4,970 Census designated place
Bolivar Peninsula 2,417 Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
Kemah 2,048 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
Bayou Vista 1,637 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
Clear Lake Shores 1,209 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
Jamaica Beach 1,076 City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Friendswood distances to largest Texas cities