Jacinto City, Texas
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| City of Jacinto City | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| - Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,302 |
| - Density | 5,540.8/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. Jacinto City is part of the Houston Metropolitan Area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. The population was 10,302 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] 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]
[edit] 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 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,302 people, 2,947 households, and 2,392 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,540.8 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, 11.5% 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. About 16.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% 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]
[edit] 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.
The Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS and the Jacinto City Police Department serve the city.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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:
[edit] 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]
[edit] Private schools
Our Lady of Fatima School, a K-6 Roman Catholic school, is in Galena Park [1].
[edit] 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.
[edit] Public libraries
The Harris County Public Library system operates the A. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library in Jacinto City.
[edit] Gallery of schools
 Galena Park Middle School |
 Jacinto City Preschool |
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 Former Jacinto City Preschool building |
[edit] Gallery
 Former Jacinto City City Hall |
[edit] References
- ^ US Census Bureau Population Finder: Jacinto City city, TX. factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." Crime Library. 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. 2.
- ^ 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/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
[edit] 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:
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