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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
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| - Total | 20. 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 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 (51. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²) |
| - Land | 18. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 sq mi (49. 1 km²) |
| - Water | 1. 0 sq mi (2. 7 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 31,880 |
| - Density | 1,683. 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 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 3/sq mi (649. 9/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 77571-77572 |
| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-41440[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339426[2] |
La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. 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 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 Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county Metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 31,880. The United States Census is a decennial Census mandated by the United States Constitution. La Porte is the fourth largest incorporated city in Harris County.
When La Porte celebrated its centenial in 1992, it was the proud home of The Port of Houstons Barbours Cut Terminal. Now, 16 years later, The Port of Houstons newest addition, Bayport, sits just South of La Porte. La Porte shares a great history with international trade.
However, La Porte is most famous as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day Harris County Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 1836 ( MDCCCXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap The Texas Revolution or Texas War of Independence was fought from October 2 1835 to April 21 1836 between Mexico and the Texas (Tejas portion of the Mexican The Republic of Texas was a sovereign Nation in North America between the United States and Mexico that existed from 1836 to The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The San Jacinto Monument in La Porte commemorates the battle. The San Jacinto Monument is a high Column located in Harris County, Texas, United States, near the city of La Porte.
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Geography
La Porte is located at (29. 664768, -95. 040824). [3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20. 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 (51. 7 km²), of which, 18. 9 square miles (49. 1 km²) of it is land and 1. 0 square miles (2. 7 km²) of it (5. 16%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 31,880 people, 10,928 households, and 8,578 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,683. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3 people per square mile (649. 9/km²). There were 11,720 housing units at an average density of 618. 8/sq mi (238. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81. 39% White, 6. 25% Black or African American, 0. 48% Native American, 1. 13% Asian, 0. 08% Pacific Islander, 8. 52% from other races, and 2. 15% from two or more races. 20. 45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 10,928 households out of which 43. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62. 8% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21. 5% were non-families. 17. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 90 and the average family size was 3. 28.
In the city the population was spread out with 29. 7% under the age of 18, 8. 9% from 18 to 24, 32. 7% from 25 to 44, 21. 8% from 45 to 64, and 6. 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98. 5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,810, and the median income for a family was $60,034. Males had a median income of $46,118 versus $29,514 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,178. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 6. 2% of families and 7. 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8. 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 4% of those under age 18 and 11. 2% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
La Porte contains many communities.
One community, Lomax, was once a separate area but is now a part of La Porte. Lomax is a neighborhood of La Porte, a city in Harris County, Texas, United States.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Rizzuto Elemantary, Lomax Elemantary, La Porte Elemantary, Bayshore Elemantary, College Park Elemantary, and Heritage Elemantary. La Porte Independent School District is a School district based in La Porte, Texas, United States La Porte High School is a Secondary school based in La Porte, Texas, United States. The secondary schools include La Porte Junior High and Lomax Junior High.
Public schools
Students in La Porte go to schools in La Porte Independent School District, including La Porte High School. La Porte Independent School District is a School district based in La Porte, Texas, United States La Porte High School is a Secondary school based in La Porte, Texas, United States.
Public libraries
The city is served by the La Porte Branch of Harris County Public Library. Harris County Public Library is a Public library system serving Harris County, Texas, United States.
Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates the La Porte Post Office at 801 West Fairmont Parkway, 77571-9998.
Famous Residents
The Montenegro Family - master/owners of two statewide electrical companies (JM Electrical Contractors & Texan Services One)
Transportation
La Porte Municipal Airport is located in the La Porte city limits. La Porte Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three miles (5 km northwest of the Central business district of La Porte, a
References
- ^ 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
External links
- City of La Porte
- La Porte/Bay Area Heritage Society
- Article on La Porte in the Handbook of Texas Online
- La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
- La Porte, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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