South Houston, Texas
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| South Houston, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| - Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 15,833 |
| - Density | 5,231.2/sq mi (2,019.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77587 |
| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-69020[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347476[2] |
- South Houston sometimes refers to the southern portion of the city of Houston, Texas, United States [1]
South Houston is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,833 at the 2000 census. It is bordered by the city of Houston and the city of Pasadena. South Houston is part of the Houston Metropolitan Area.
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[edit] History
C.S. Woods of the Western Land Company founded the settlement of Dumont in 1907. A post office appeared in 1910. In 1913 Dumont was incorporated into the city of South Houston.
[edit] Geography
South Houston is located at (29.660980, -95.229787)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 km², none of which is covered with water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 15,833 people, 4,593 households, and 3,697 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 33% White, 1.04% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 27.74% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 77.93% of the population.
There were 4,593 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% 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 3.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,924, and the median income for a family was $34,903. Males had a median income of $27,360 versus $19,870 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,308. About 17.3% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Federal and state representation
South Houston is within Texas's 29th congressional district.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] Public schools
South Houston is served by Pasadena Independent School District.
The following elementary schools serve sections of South Houston:[4]
- Pearl Hall Elementary School (South Houston)
- Walter Matthys Elementary School (South Houston)
- L.F. Smith Elementary School (South Houston)
- South Houston Elementary School (South Houston)
Sections of South Houston west of Old Galveston Road are served by Rick Schneider Middle School (Houston, Grades 5-6). Parts of South Houston are zoned to Carter Lomax Middle School (Pasadena, Grades 5-6). Parts of South Houston are not served by any "middle school" and instead are served by elementary schools, intermediate schools, and high schools.[5]
Sections of South Houston west of Old Galveston Road are served by South Houston Intermediate School (South Houston, Grades 7-8). Parts east of Old Galveston Road are served by Queens Intermediate School (Pasadena, Grades 6-8).[6]
All of South Houston is served by South Houston High School.[7]
[edit] Public libraries
It is served by the South Houston Branch of Harris County Public Library.
[edit] Emergency services
[edit] Police service
The South Houston Police Department is headquartered at 1023 West Dallas Street, 77587 [2].
[edit] Postal services
The United States Postal Service operates the South Houston Post Office at 315 North Allen Genoa Road, 77587-9998.
[edit] Community information
The closest YMCA is the San Jacinto Branch in Pasadena.
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Elementary Schools." Pasadena Independent School District.
- ^ "[http://www.pasadenaisd.org/pages/MiddleSchools.pdf 5th Grade Centers & Middle Schools]." Pasadena Independent School District.
- ^ "Intermediate Schools." Pasadena Independent School District.
- ^ "High Schools." Pasadena Independent School District.
[edit] External links
- City of South Houston
- South Houston Chamber of Congress
- South Houston Police Department
- South Houston High School
- Handbook of Texas Online article about South Houston
- South Houston, 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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