Pflugerville is an urban center located in Travis County, Texas, USA, with a minor section in Williamson County.  Pflugerville is considered a suburb of Austin and is a component of the Austin–Round Rock–Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city derived its name from the initial German pioneers who cultivated the land; Pflüger translates to “plowman”.

During the 1990s, the population of Austin and its surrounding suburban areas experienced a significant increase. Pflugerville, in particular, more than doubled in size between the 1990 and 2000 censuses. Since then, Pflugerville has continued to grow, with an additional 20,000 residents by 2008, bringing the total population to almost 40,000. According to the 2010 Census, Pflugerville had a population of 46,936, but due to annexations, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 59,245 as of July 1, 2016. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimates for 2000, 2010, and 2017 show that Pflugerville has the highest percentage of black population among all suburban cities in the Austin metro area.

In 2016, Victor Gonzales became the first Hispanic Mayor of Pflugerville through election.

Pflugerville can be found to the northeast of downtown Austin, approximately 14 miles away. It is situated in northern Travis County, along FM 1825 (Pecan Street). Furthermore, Pflugerville is about 15 miles northeast of the Colorado River.

Based on data from the 2010 United States Census Bureau, the city encompasses a land area measuring 22.32 square miles. In addition, there is an extraterritorial jurisdiction spanning 40.39 square miles. The city features a water reservoir and recreation area known as Lake Pflugerville, established in 2005, as well as two creeks named Gilleland Creek and Wilbarger Creek.

According to the 2020 census of the United States, the city had a population of 65,191 individuals, with 22,210 households and 16,615 families living there.

Pflugerville is seeing a new development called Stone Hill Town Center, which has recently become operational. It offers various stores, a cinema, and a healthcare facility that provides emergency care services 24/7 under St. David’s HealthCare. The area’s excellent access to Austin Executive Airport and SH 130 is encouraging businesses to set up shop and generating employment opportunities.

Prior to the opening of the Stone Hill development and the neighboring Pfluger Crossing, which houses a Walmart Supercenter, in 2007, the primary retail establishments in the city consisted of an Albertsons grocery store located near Pflugerville High School and an H-E-B grocery store situated to the east of downtown.

Construction on a distribution center in Pflugerville started in 2020 by Amazon. This distribution center is expected to provide 1,000 full-time employment opportunities and is anticipated to be one of the largest distribution centers in the state. As part of the partnership, the City Council and Amazon have signed an agreement where Amazon commits to investing $250 million and creating 1,000 full-time jobs. Additionally, the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation will allocate funds for economic development purposes to make necessary road and intersection enhancements along FM 1825/Pecan St to support the project.

Pflugerville’s city limits contain a total of 28 well-established parks, with more than 40 miles (64 km) of trails and a combined area of 500 acres (200 ha) dedicated to parks. Additionally, there are 528 acres of open space available. These parks provide a wide array of amenities, including pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds, pools, and picnic areas.

Located next to Gilleland Creek, Pfluger Park serves as the venue for the Deutschen Pfest, a yearly German festival taking place every third weekend of May. The park boasts various amenities such as the Fallen Warrior Memorial, walking paths, a wooded area, a playground, volleyball courts, a basketball court, picnic spots, and ample shade from its towering trees. Additionally, Pfluger Park is frequently utilized for music concerts and other festive gatherings.

Lake Pflugerville is a man-made lake spanning 180 acres, constructed to supply the residents of Pflugerville with fresh water. The lake offers various recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, jogging, canoeing, kayaking, and wind surfing. Within Lake Pflugerville Park, visitors can enjoy amenities like a three-mile trail for walking or jogging, a playground, a boat launch, a pavilion, and a beach area.

The Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) is responsible for public education in Pflugerville. It covers areas of six different municipalities, which are Pflugerville, Austin, Coupland, Hutto, Manor, and Round Rock.

The Manor Independent School District contains a small portion.

Prominent Individuals:

Michael Johnson, a previous American football safety who achieved victory in a Super Bowl alongside the New York Giants in 2008, was a student at Pflugerville High School. During his time there, he participated in both football and basketball.

Alex Okafor, who plays football for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, went to Pflugerville High School. In November 2020, he revealed a partnership with the PfISD educational initiative.

Samaje Perine, a professional football player who plays as a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL, went to Hendrickson High School located in Pflugerville.
Pooh Shiesty, a hip-hop artist from Memphis, Tennessee, resided in Pflugerville for a period of two years.

Eugene Lee Yang, a filmmaker, actor, and internet sensation of Korean-American descent, gained recognition primarily for his collaborations with BuzzFeed and The Try Guys.

Popular Culture in the Media.

Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the movie What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, which was filmed for a short time in Pflugerville, Georgetown, Austin, and Manor.

The filming location for Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation took place at a deserted farmhouse situated in Pflugerville.

The football games in the 2006 NBC TV show Friday Night Lights were recorded in Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Austin. Kuempel Stadium at Pflugerville High School was the location chosen to film these games.

As recently as 2014, American Crime has shot scenes at the Pflugerville Justice Center.

In 2013, the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction the century-old residences located in Pflugerville.