Galena Park, Texas
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| City of Galena Park | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
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| Government | |
| - Mayor | R.P. "Bobby" Barrett |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| - Land | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 28 ft (8.5 m) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,592 |
| - Density | 2,124.1/sq mi (819.6/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77547 |
| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-27996[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377177[3] |
| Website: http://www.cityofgalenapark-tx.gov/ | |
Galena Park is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,592 at the 2000 census. Galena Park is part of the Houston Metropolitan Area.
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[edit] History
The area of Galena Park began as the settlement of Clinton in 1835. The settlement originally served as a farming and ranching community but in the 1880s transformed into a railroad center along the new Port of Houston. With the coming of the petrochemical industry in the early 1900s, Clinton again transformed into a refinery center.
Clinton attempted to establish a post office in 1935, but the request was denied as another Clinton, Texas (by then a ghost town) had established the name. The settlement's name was changed to Galena Park after the Galena Signal Oil Company of Texas, who built the first refinery there. Galena Park's original name survives today as the name of a major street in the city, Clinton Drive.
[edit] Geography
Galena Park is located at (29.738928, -95.237211).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,592 people, 3,054 households, and 2,461 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,124.1 people per square mile (819.6/km²). There were 3,207 housing units at an average density of 643.1/sq mi (248.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.35% White, 7.65% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 24.35% from other races, and 3.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 69.33% of the population.
There were 3,054 households out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,660, and the median income for a family was $34,702. Males had a median income of $29,814 versus $21,172 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,207. About 21.5% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.2% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Of the residents 3,520 (32.7%) were born outside of the United States; they were born in Latin America. Of the residents 15 years and older, 58.8% were married, 25.4% had never married, 7.4% were divorced, 67% were widowed, and 1.6% were separated. Of the population 25 years of age and older, 48.6% have a high school degree or higher. 7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree. 12% were unemployed.[5]
Of male workers, 21% worked in the construction industry, 7% worked in administrative and support and waste management services. 6% worked with metal and metal products. 6% worked in truck transportation. 5% worked in educational services. 4% worked with petroleum or coal products. 4% worked in repair or maintenance. Of female workers, 18% worked in educational services. 12% worked in accommodation and food services. 11% worked in health care. 6% worked in department and other merchandise stores. 6% worked in public administration. 4% worked in worked in administrative and support and waste management services. 4% worked in civic, religious, grantmaking, and professional organizations and similar organizations.[5]
Of male workers, 8% were laborers and material movers (by hand). 7% worked as truck drivers and driver/sales workers. 7% worked in other production occupations (this includes supervisors). 6% worked in building and grounds cleaning maintenance operations. 6% were mechanics, installers, and repairers of vehicles and other mobile equipment. 5% were electrical equipment mechanics and people in other installation, maintenance, and repair professions (this includes supervisors). Of female workers 11% worked as other office and administrative support workers; this includes supervisors. 8% worked as secretaries and administrative assistants. 8% worked as information and record clerks (this does not include customer service representatives). 6% worked in building and grounds cleaning maintenance operations. 5% worked as cashiers. 5% worked as other teachers and instructors and in occupations in education, training, and library services. 5% were cooks and food preparation workers.[5]
[edit] Government and infrastructure
Galena Park is within Texas's 29th congressional district.
The Galena Park Fire Department and the Galena Park Police Department serve the city.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] Public schools
Students in Galena Park attend schools in Galena Park Independent School District.
Three separate elementary schools serve students from the city of Galena Park[6]:
- Galena Park Elementary School (Galena Park)
- MacArthur Elementary School (Galena Park)
- Pyburn Elementary School (Houston)
Almost all Galena Park students are zoned to Galena Park Middle School (6-8). A few in northeast Galena Park are zoned to Woodland Acres Middle School.[7]
All Galena Park residents are zoned to Galena Park High School (9-12).[8]
[edit] Private schools
Our Lady of Fatima School, a K-6 Roman Catholic school, is in Galena Park [1].
[edit] Colleges and universities
Galena Park is zoned to the San Jacinto College system.
[edit] Public libraries
The Harris County Public Library system operates the Galena Park Branch in Galena Park.
[edit] Gallery of schools
 Galena Park Middle School |
 Galena Park Elementary School |
 MacArthur Elementary School |
 Becker Early Childhood Center |
[edit] Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates the Galena Park Post Office at 1805 Clinton Drive, 77547-9998.
[edit] References
- ^ US Census Bureau Population Finder: Galena Park city, TX. factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b c http://www.city-data.com/city/Galena-Park-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
[edit] External links
- Handbook of Texas Online article about Galena Park
- Houston Texas Yellow Pages Online information about Galena Park and Houston Texas
- Galena Park, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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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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