Angleton is in the 14th congressional district,[7] and is represented by Republican Congressman Randy Weber.

Angleton was founded in 1890 near the center of Brazoria County and named for the wife of the general manager of the Velasco Terminal Railway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Angleton has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29.2 km2), of which 0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2), or 0.17%, is covered by water.

[9] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cold to cool winters.

[10] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,429 people, 7,779 households, and 5,178 families residing in the city.

Country Hearth Inn, originally known as Homeplace, opened its first location in Angleton in 1983.

[22] Texas State Highway 288, a four-lane freeway, runs along the western edge of the city, with access from five exits.

Texas State Highway 35 crosses Highway 288 and passes through the center of Angleton, leading northeast 21 miles (34 km) to Alvin and west 37 miles (60 km) to Bay City.

Greyhound Bus Lines operates the Angleton Station at 530 East Mulberry Street, located in the city.

[23] Locally, Southern Brazoria County Transit provides bus service options for Angleton, along with Clute, Lake Jackson, and Freeport.