Clear Lake Shores, Texas
Encyclopedia
Clear Lake Shores is a city in Galveston County
, Texas
within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown
metropolitan area. Clear Lake Shores is regarded as "The Yachting Capital of Texas" as the City has more boat slips than people. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 1,205.
years of the 1920s developers began to sell properties around Clear Lake as waterfront recreational retreats. The new development was named "Clear Lake Shores." Though initially successful the Great Depression
halted most of the area's growth.
After World War II
the area began to redevelop with increasing numbers of permanent residents (as opposed to simply weekend residents). The town incorporated in 1962 and has since continued to be primarily a residential with a small, tourism-focused business community.
In September 2008, the eye of Hurricane Ike hit and destroyed many homes.
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (27.69%) is water.
All Clear Lake Shores addresses share the "77565" zip code with the City of Kemah.
of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 590 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,581.9 people per square mile (989.9/km²). There were 661 housing units at an average density of 1,416.3 per square mile (543.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 1143 (94.85%) White, 4 (0.33%) African American, 4 (0.33%) Native American, 9 (0.75%) Asian, 12 (1.00%) from other races
, and 33 (2.74%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40 (3.32%) of the population.
There were 590 households out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.60.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,500, and the median income for a family was $86,450. Males had a median income of $65,375 versus $41,563 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $41,347. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
, and several home schoolers. The community is within the Board of Trustee District 1, represented by Robert Allan Davee as of 2008.
Pupils are zoned to Stewart Elementary School (formerly Kemah Elementary School) in Kemah, League City Intermediate School in League City
, and Clear Creek High School in League City. Residents are zoned to the College of the Mainland
, a community college
in Texas City
.
Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 291,309. Its county seat is Galveston. League City is the largest city in Galveston County in terms of population; between...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown
Greater Houston
Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas...
metropolitan area. Clear Lake Shores is regarded as "The Yachting Capital of Texas" as the City has more boat slips than people. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 1,205.
History
During the oil boomTexas Oil Boom
The Texas Oil Boom, sometimes called the Gusher Age, was a period of dramatic change and economic growth in U.S. state of Texas during the early 20th century that began with the discovery of a large petroleum reserve near Beaumont, Texas...
years of the 1920s developers began to sell properties around Clear Lake as waterfront recreational retreats. The new development was named "Clear Lake Shores." Though initially successful the Great Depression
Great Depression in the United States
The Great Depression began with the Wall Street Crash of October, 1929 and rapidly spread worldwide. The market crash marked the beginning of a decade of high unemployment, poverty, low profits, deflation, plunging farm incomes, and lost opportunities for economic growth and personal advancement...
halted most of the area's growth.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
the area began to redevelop with increasing numbers of permanent residents (as opposed to simply weekend residents). The town incorporated in 1962 and has since continued to be primarily a residential with a small, tourism-focused business community.
In September 2008, the eye of Hurricane Ike hit and destroyed many homes.
Geography
Clear Lake Shores is located at 29°32′47"N 95°1′57"W (29.546493, -95.032605) and is part of the Clear Lake AreaClear Lake (region)
Clear Lake, or the Clear Lake Area, is a region in parts of Harris and Galveston County in Texas, United States. It is part of the Galveston Bay Area, which itself is a section of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area...
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According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (27.69%) is water.
All Clear Lake Shores addresses share the "77565" zip code with the City of Kemah.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 590 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,581.9 people per square mile (989.9/km²). There were 661 housing units at an average density of 1,416.3 per square mile (543.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 1143 (94.85%) White, 4 (0.33%) African American, 4 (0.33%) Native American, 9 (0.75%) Asian, 12 (1.00%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 33 (2.74%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40 (3.32%) of the population.
There were 590 households out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.60.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,500, and the median income for a family was $86,450. Males had a median income of $65,375 versus $41,563 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $41,347. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Clear Lake Shores is served by the Clear Creek Independent School DistrictClear Creek Independent School District
Clear Creek Independent School District is a school district based in League City, Texas . The district serves most of the Clear Lake Area and some other neighboring parts of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area....
, and several home schoolers. The community is within the Board of Trustee District 1, represented by Robert Allan Davee as of 2008.
Pupils are zoned to Stewart Elementary School (formerly Kemah Elementary School) in Kemah, League City Intermediate School in League City
League City, Texas
League City is a city in Galveston County and Harris County in the U.S. state of Texas, within the metropolitan area. 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. The 2010 Census places the population of League City...
, and Clear Creek High School in League City. Residents are zoned to the College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland is a community college located in Texas City, Texas, United States. Its name comes from its location on the "mainland" portion of Galveston County, Texas .-History:...
, a community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
in Texas City
Texas City, Texas
Texas City is a city in Chambers and Galveston counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 41,521 at the 2000 census. It is a part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
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