| City of Jacinto City | |
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| Coordinates: | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. List of Texas county name etymologies|List of Texas county seat name etymologies The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U Harris County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 9 sq mi (4. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²) |
| - Land | 1. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 9 sq mi (4. 8 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit 1 m) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,302 |
| - Density | 5,540. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (2,138. 5/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77029 |
| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-37156[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374254[3] |
Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The map to the right is clickable click on an area Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Harris County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In the US state of Texas, Interstate 10 is the major east-west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States. Interstate 610 (abbreviated I-610) is a Freeway that forms a loop around the downtown sector of city of Houston Texas. Jacinto City is part of the Houston Metropolitan Area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county Metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. Galena Park is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,302 at the 2000 census.
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History
The town was established as a subdivision in 1941 for workers of nearby steel mills and refineries, and then incorporated in incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents. The town still serves as a bedroom community for local industry.
Jacinto City was known for the murder of Louis "Buddy" Musso by Susan (or Suzanne) "Sue" Basso in 1998. [4][5] Musso's corpse was dumped in neighboring Galena Park. [6]
Geography
Jacinto City is located at (29. 765527, -95. 240332)[7].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 9 square miles (4. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,302 people, 2,947 households, and 2,392 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 5,540. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (2,138. 5/km²). There were 3,124 housing units at an average density of 1,680. 2/sq mi (648. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68. 18% White, 1. 23% African American, 0. 89% Native American, 0. 23% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 25. 66% from other races, and 3. 79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75. 39% of the population.
There were 2,947 households out of which 48. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63. 3% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18. 8% were non-families. 16. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 45 and the average family size was 3. 88.
In the city the population was spread out with 33. 3% under the age of 18, 11. 9% from 18 to 24, 28. 8% from 25 to 44, 16. 8% from 45 to 64, and 9. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 100. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100. 3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,672, and the median income for a family was $36,755. Males had a median income of $30,323 versus $22,224 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,292. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 16. 1% of families and 15. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 14. 2% of those age 65 or over.
City-data. com states that Jacinto City had 3,351 (32. 5%) residents not born in the United States; they were born in Latin America. Of the residents age 15 and older, 56. 8% were married. 26. 1% had never engaged in marriage. 6. 5% divorced, 6. 4% had been widowed, and 4. 2% were separated. Of residents age 25 and older, 47. 1% had a high school degree or higher. 4. 9% had a bachelor's degree or higher. 1. 7% had a graduate or professional degree. 8. 1% were unemployed. [8]
Of the male workers, 24% worked in construction industries. 8% work in administrative and support and waste management services. 7% work with metal and metal products. 5% worked in accommodation and food services. 5% worked with truck transportation. 4% work with repair and maintenance. 4% worked in other forms of transportation, courier services, and support activities. Of the female workers, 13% worked in accommodation and food services. 13% work with finance and insurance. 11% worked in educational services. 8% worked in health care. 6% worked with administrative and support and waste management services. 4% in other forms of transportation, courier services, and support activities. 3% worked in food or beverage stores. [8]
Of the male workers, 11% worked in other production occupations (this includes supervisors). 7% worked as truck drivers and driver/sales workers. 7% worked as metal/plastic workers. 6% worked in construction trades (except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers). 5% worked as construction laborers. 5% were electrical equipment mechanics and people in other installation, maintenance, and repair professions (this includes supervisors). 4% were mechanics, installers, and repairers of vehicles and other mobile equipment. Of the female workers, 13% worked as secretaries and administrative assistants. 9% worked in building and grounds cleaning maintenance operations. 9% worked as information and records clerks (this does not include customer service representatives). 5% worked in other production occupations; this includes supervisors. 4% were cooks and food preparation workers. 3% are health technologists and specialists. [8]
Infrastructure and government
Jacinto City practices a city manager form of government with an elected Mayor who presides over the Jacinto City City Council. Jacinto City is within Texas's 29th congressional district. Texas District 29 of the United States House of Representatives is a Congressional district that serves the eastern portion of the Greater Houston area
The Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS and the Jacinto City Police Department serve the city.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Jacinto City is served by two school districts and a municipal preschool, Jacinto City Preschool. Areas south of Market Street are zoned to Galena Park Independent School District while areas north of Market Street are zoned to Houston Independent School District. Galena Park Independent School District is a School district based in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. The Houston Independent School District (HISD is the largest Public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States.
Galena Park Independent School District
Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following elementary schools:[9]
- Jacinto City Elementary School (Jacinto City) (West of Holland Avenue, north of Lane Street)
- Pyburn Elementary School (Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)
Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following middle schools[10]:
- Galena Park Middle School (Galena Park) (West of Holland Avenue)
- Woodland Acres Middle School(Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)
All students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to:
Houston Independent School District
Students who are in the HISD area are zoned to:
- Whittier Elementary School (Jacinto City)[12]
- Holland Middle School (Houston)[13]
- Furr High School (Houston)[14]
Private schools
Our Lady of Fatima School, a K-6 Roman Catholic school, is in Galena Park [1].
Colleges and universities
The pupils zoned to GPISD are served by San Jacinto College, while the students zoned HISD are served by the Houston Community College System. San Jacinto College is a Community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U Houston Community College System ( HCCS) is a Community college system that operates community colleges in Houston, Missouri City, and
Public libraries
The Harris County Public Library system operates the A. Harris County Public Library is a Public library system serving Harris County, Texas, United States. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library in Jacinto City.
Gallery of schools
 Galena Park Middle School |  Jacinto City Preschool | ||
 Former Jacinto City Preschool building |
Gallery
 Former Jacinto City City Hall |
References
- ^ US Census Bureau Population Finder: Jacinto City city, TX. Origins The school was originally known as Clinton High School but changed its name to Galena Park High School (GPHS in 1928 when the town of Clinton Texas became Ebbert L Furr High School is a secondary school located in Houston, Texas, United States. factfinder. census. gov. Retrieved on 2007-09-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ "Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance. " Crime Library. The Crime Library is a Website documenting major Crimes criminals and Trials Forensics, and Criminal profiling from books 3.
- ^ "Court of Criminal Appeals Opinion #73,672," Texas Judiciary
- ^ "Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance. " Crime Library. The Crime Library is a Website documenting major Crimes criminals and Trials Forensics, and Criminal profiling from books 2.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ a b c http://www.city-data.com/city/Jacinto-City-Texas.html
- ^ "Elementary Schools - South," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Woodland Acres Middle School," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Galena Park High School," Galena Park Independent School District
- ^ "Whittier Elementary Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
- ^ "Holland Middle Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
- ^ "Furr High School Attendance Zone," Houston Independent School District
External links
- Jacinto City Fire Department
- Jacinto City Police Department
- Jacinto City, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Jacinto City, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
 | Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown METROPOLITAN AREA |
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| Counties | Austin | Brazoria | Chambers | Fort Bend | Galveston | Harris | Liberty | Montgomery | San Jacinto | Waller |
| "Principal" cities | Houston | Sugar Land | Baytown | Galveston |
| Cities and towns | Alvin | Angleton | Bellaire | Cleveland | Clute | Conroe | Dayton | Deer Park | Dickinson | Freeport | Friendswood | Galena Park | Hitchcock | Hempstead | Humble | Jacinto City | Jersey Village | Katy | Lake Jackson | La Marque | La Porte | League City | Liberty | Meadows Place | Missouri City | Pasadena | Pearland | Richmond | Rosenberg | Santa Fe | Seabrook | Sealy | South Houston | Stafford | Texas City | Tomball | Webster | West University Place |
| Unincorporated areas | Atascocita | Channelview | Cloverleaf | Cypress | Klein | Spring | The Woodlands |
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