Todd Mission, Texas Explained

Official Name:Todd Mission, Texas
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Grimes County ToddMission.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Map Caption1:Location in Grimes County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Grimes
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Stephen Mensing[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:5.21
Area Land Km2:5.14
Area Water Km2:0.07
Area Total Sq Mi:2.01
Area Land Sq Mi:1.98
Area Water Sq Mi:0.03
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:121
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:285
Coordinates:30.2611°N -95.8297°W
Postal Code:77363
Area Code:936
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-73224[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2412074
Website:https://toddmissiontx.gov/
Area Footnotes:[3]

Todd Mission is a city in Grimes County, Texas, United States. It lies on Farm to Market Road 1774, 50miles northwest of Houston. Its population was 121 as of the 2020 census, up from 107 at the 2010 census.[4] The city is home to the Texas Renaissance Festival.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2km2, of which 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2 or 45 acres), or 1.38%, is covered by water.[4]

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Todd Mission had a population of 121. The median age was 40.3 years, 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18, and 14.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.8 males age 18 and over.[5]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[6]

There were 42 households in Todd Mission, of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.2% were married-couple households, 16.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 53 housing units, of which 20.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 21.4%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7] ! Race !! Number !! Percent
85 70.2%
0 0.0%
1 0.8%
0 0.0%
0 0.0%
Some other race 15 12.4%
20 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 37 30.6%

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 146 people, 56 households, and 33 families were residing in the city. The population density was 69.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The 75 housing units had an average density of 35.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 80.82% White, 3.42% African American, and 15.75% from other races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race was 18.49% of the population.

Of the 56 households, 30.4% had children under 18 living in them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were not families; 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.21 persons.

In the city, the age distribution was 23.3% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 128.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,313, and for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,309. There were 6.5% of families and 10.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under 18 and 33.3% of those over 64.

Education

Todd Mission is served by the Navasota Independent School District.[8] Its comprehensive high school is Navasota High School.

Economy

Todd Mission is home to the renaissance fair with the largest annual attendance in the United States, the Texas Renaissance Festival.[9]

References

  1. Web site: Rosenthal . Abigail . May 12, 2025 . King George just lost both his thrones after judge's ruling, mayoral election . May 18, 2025 . Chron.com.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  4. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Todd Mission city, Texas. U.S. Census Bureau. American Factfinder. March 24, 2017.
  5. Web site: 2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1). United States Census Bureau. 2021. February 19, 2026. mdy.
  6. Web site: 2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC). United States Census Bureau. 2023. February 19, 2026. mdy.
  7. Web site: 2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171). United States Census Bureau. 2021. February 19, 2026. mdy.
  8. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Grimes County, TX. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-10-15.
  9. Web site: Texas Renaissance Festival addresses growing traffic concerns, releases 2016 stats.