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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
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| - Mayor | R. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. 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 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 P. "Bobby" Barrett |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 0 sq mi (12. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| - Land | 5. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 0 sq mi (12. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 28 ft (8. 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 5 m) |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| - Total | 10,592 |
| - Density | 2,124. 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 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 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 The population was 10,592 at the 2000 census. Galena Park is part of the Houston Metropolitan Area. Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county Metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget.
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History
The area of Galena Park began as the settlement of Clinton in 1835. Year 1835 ( MDCCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common 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. The Port of Houston is the Port of Houston Texas, the fourth-largest city in the United States. With the coming of the petrochemical industry in the early 1900s, Clinton again transformed into a refinery center. A refinery is composed of a group of Chemical engineering unit processes and Unit operations used for Refining certain materials or converting
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. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A ghost town is a Town or City that has been abandoned usually because the economic activity that supported it has failed or due to natural or human-caused The settlement's name was changed to Galena Park after the Galena Signal Oil Company of Texas, who built the first refinery there. Texaco is the name of an American oil retail brand Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron" Galena Park's original name survives today as the name of a major street in the city, Clinton Drive.
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. 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 0 square miles (12. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 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 10,592 people, 3,054 households, and 2,461 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,124. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 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. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 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. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 21. 5% of families and 25. 4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34. 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 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]
Government and infrastructure
Galena Park 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 Galena Park Fire Department and the Galena Park Police Department serve the city.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Students in Galena Park attend schools in Galena Park Independent School District. 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 Galena Park Independent School District is a School district based in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States.
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). 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 [8]
Private schools
Our Lady of Fatima School, a K-6 Roman Catholic school, is in Galena Park [1].
Colleges and universities
Galena Park is zoned to the San Jacinto College system. San Jacinto College is a Community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U
Public libraries
The Harris County Public Library system operates the Galena Park Branch in Galena Park. Harris County Public Library is a Public library system serving Harris County, Texas, United States.
Gallery of schools
 Galena Park Middle School |
 Galena Park Elementary School |
 MacArthur Elementary School |
 Becker Early Childhood Center |
Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates the Galena Park Post Office at 1805 Clinton Drive, 77547-9998.
References
- ^ US Census Bureau Population Finder: Galena Park city, TX. factfinder. census. gov. Retrieved on 2007-09-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz
- ^ 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
- ^ 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/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
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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