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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Galveston, Harris |
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| - Total | 52. 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 Galveston County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area 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. 4 sq mi (135. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²) |
| - Land | 51. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (132. 7 km²) |
| - Water | 1. 1 sq mi (2. 9 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 45,444 |
| - Density | 886. 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 9/sq mi (342. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 77573-77574 |
| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-41980[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339753[2] |
League City is a city located primarily in Galveston County in the U.S. state of 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 Galveston County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. 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 45,444; in the 2006 census estimate, the population was listed as 67,200. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The United States Census is a decennial Census mandated by the United States Constitution. The city has a small portion north of Clear Creek within Harris County, Texas zoned for commercial use [1]. Harris County is a County located in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area
League City is home to several water-side resorts used by people from nearby Houston.
League City is now the largest city in Galveston County [2]; surpassing Galveston between 2000 and 2005, as the county's largest city. "Galveston" redirects here For the town in the US state of Indiana see Galveston Indiana.
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Geography
League City is located at (29. 499797, -95. 089784)[3]. This is 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Houston, and the same distance northwest of Galveston. "Galveston" redirects here For the town in the US state of Indiana see Galveston Indiana.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52. 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 3 square miles (135. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²), of which, 51. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 square miles (132. 7 km²) of it is land and 1. 1 square miles (2. 9 km²) of it (2. 12%) is water.
History
League City was settled at the former site of a Karankawa Indian village. The Karankawa (also Karankawan, Clamcoëhs, and called in their language Auia) were a group of Native American peoples now Extinct Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States Three families, the Butlers, Cowarts, and Perkins, are considered to be founding families of the city. The Cowart family settled on a creek now called Cowart's Creek after them (now often called "Coward's Creek"). The Perkins family built on a creek notably lined with magnolia trees, and named it Magnolia Bayou. Magnolia is a large Genus of about 210 Flowering plant Species in the subclass Magnolioideae of the family The Butler family settled inland.
The first resident of the town proper, George W. Butler, arrived from Louisiana in 1873 and settled at the junction of Clear Creek and Chigger Bayou. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The area was known as Butler's Ranch or Clear Creek until J. C. League acquired the land from a man named Muldoon on his entering the priesthood. League laid out his town site on Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroad, already established in the area. This began a small feud over the name, as Butler was the postmaster. The name was changed several times, alternating between Clear Creek and the new League City. In the end, League City was chosen.
In 1907, League had two railroad flatcars of live oak trees left by the railroad tracks. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year This article is about the treeThis is Georgia's state tree For places named Live Oak see Live Oak. These were for the residents to plant on their property. Butler and his son Milby supervised the planting of these trees, now known as the Butler Oaks. Many of them line Main Street to this day.
In the 2000s, rising real estate costs in Galveston forced many families to move to other areas, including League City. "Galveston" redirects here For the town in the US state of Indiana see Galveston Indiana. This meant an influx of children out of Galveston ISD and into other school districts like Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD [3]. Galveston Independent School District is a School district based in Galveston, Texas ( USA) Clear Creek Independent School District ( CCISD) is a School district based in League City, Texas ( USA) Dickinson Independent School District is a School district based in Dickinson, Texas, United States.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 45,444 people, 16,189 households, and 12,465 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 886. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (342. 4/km²). There were 17,280 housing units at an average density of 337. 2/sq mi (130. 2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83. 99% White, 5. 09% African American, 0. 37% Native American, 3. 17% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 5. 29% from other races, and 2. 04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13. 49% of the population.
There were 16,189 households out of which 42. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65. 4% were married couples living together, 8. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23. 0% were non-families. 18. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 78 and the average family size was 3. 19.
In the city the population was spread out with 29. 4% under the age of 18, 6. 6% from 18 to 24, 35. 9% from 25 to 44, 22. 2% from 45 to 64, and 5. 9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97. 5 males.
According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $76,006, and the median income for a family was $83,194. [4] Males had a median income of $52,366 versus $34,301 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,170. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 3. 6% of families and 4. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4. 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 9% of those under age 18 and 6. 0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Clear Creek Independent School District is based in League City, and serves pupils in the Harris County portion and most of the Galveston County portion. Clear Creek Independent School District ( CCISD) is a School district based in League City, Texas ( USA) Most pupils in League City attend schools in Clear Creek ISD. Some in Galveston County attend school in Dickinson ISD and Santa Fe ISD. Dickinson Independent School District is a School district based in Dickinson, Texas, United States. Santa Fe Independent School District is a public School district based in Santa Fe, Texas ( USA)
Clear Creek High School, of Clear Creek ISD, is located in League City. Clear Creek High School is located in League City, Texas, in the Clear Creek Independent School District. In fall 2007 Clear Springs High School opened in western League City [5]. Clear Springs High School is located in League City, Texas ( USA) on Palomino Street next to Creekside Intermediate School
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The CCISD portion of League City is served by the San Jacinto College. San Jacinto College is a Community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U The DISD and SFISD portions are served by the College of the Mainland. College of the Mainland (COM is a Community college located in Texas City Texas.
Private schools
Bay Area Christian School started in 1973 and currently has an enrollment of 674 students from grades K-12. [6]
St. Mary School, a Roman Catholic K-8 school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, is in League City [7]. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston (Latin Archidioecesis Galvestoniensis Houstoniensis) encompasses 8880 square miles of ten counties
Public libraries
The Helen Hall Library [8], operated by the city, serves the city. The small Harris County portion is also served by the Harris County Public Library system. Harris County Public Library is a Public library system serving Harris County, Texas, United States.
Postal services
The United States Postal Service operates the League City Post Office at 240 West Galveston Street, 77573-9998.
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 League City
- League City from the Handbook of Texas Online
- League City, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Wikimapia entry for League City (polygon needs to be corrected as of October 14, 2007)
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