Horizon City, Texas
Encyclopedia
Horizon City is a city in El Paso County, Texas
, United States
. The population was 5,233 at the 2000 census and 13,043 at the 2008 census. It is part of the El Paso
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. Estimates for the 2010 census show the population at 16,735.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), all of it land.
who are elected to two year terms. Four of the Aldermen are elected every even year and the other three and the mayor are elected every odd year in the month of May. The current Aldermen of Horizon City are Ruben Mendoza, Ron Kelley, Tony Aguilar, Kathy Masters, Charlie Ortega, Carole Zimmerman and Bill Armas.
of 2000, there were 5,233 people, 1,668 households, and 1,427 families residing in the city. The population density
was 912.9 people per square mile (352.6/km²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 304.4/sq mi (117.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.92% White, 1.74% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 12.10% from other races
, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.91% of the population.
There were 1,668 households out of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,589, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $36,293 versus $26,576 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,175. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
operates the El Paso II District Parole Office in an unincorporated area
east of Horizon City.
and Socorro
Independent School Districts.
Schools in Horizon City include:
Horizon High School's National Honor Society just created a cheer squad called "Desert Thunder." This organization is in charge of fostering positive school spirit and assists in community service projects. The organization Desert Thunder is sponsored by Mr. Omar Vasquez and Mr. Jose Ramirez.
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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 5,233 at the 2000 census and 13,043 at the 2008 census. It is part of the El Paso
El Paso, Texas
El Paso, is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States, and lies in far West Texas. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 649,121. It is the sixth largest city in Texas and the 19th largest city in the United States...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
El Paso metropolitan area
The El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county – El Paso – in far West Texas, anchored by the city of El Paso...
. Estimates for the 2010 census show the population at 16,735.
Climate
- Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature = 78.0°F
- Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature = 49.0°F
- Annual Avg. Temperature = 63.2°F
- Percent of Possible Sunshine = 83
- Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) = 49
- Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) = 2
- Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) = 9.00"
- Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) = 6.00"
Geography
Horizon City is located at 31°40′56"N 106°11′46"W (31.682315, -106.196127).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 5.7 square miles (14.8 km²), all of it land.
Government
The current mayor of Horizon City is Walter Miller who was elected in 2007. Horizon City is also served by seven AldermenAlderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
who are elected to two year terms. Four of the Aldermen are elected every even year and the other three and the mayor are elected every odd year in the month of May. The current Aldermen of Horizon City are Ruben Mendoza, Ron Kelley, Tony Aguilar, Kathy Masters, Charlie Ortega, Carole Zimmerman and Bill Armas.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 5,233 people, 1,668 households, and 1,427 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 912.9 people per square mile (352.6/km²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 304.4/sq mi (117.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.92% White, 1.74% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 12.10% 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 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.91% of the population.
There were 1,668 households out of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% 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, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,589, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $36,293 versus $26,576 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 $17,175. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Texas Department of Criminal JusticeTexas Department of Criminal Justice
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is a department of the government of the state of Texas. The TDCJ is responsible for statewide criminal justice for adult offenders, including managing offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities, funding and certain...
operates the El Paso II District Parole Office in an unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
east of Horizon City.
Education
Horizon City is served by the ClintClint Independent School District
-High Schools:*Grades 9-12**Clint High School**Horizon High School**Mountain View High School-Middle Schools:*Grades 6-8**Clint Junior High School**East Montana Middle School**Horizon Middle School-Elementary Schools:*Grades PK-5...
and Socorro
Socorro Independent School District
The Socorro Independent School District or SISD is a school district located in El Paso, Texas in an area referred to as East El Paso and is rapidly growing.The interim Superintendent is Mrs...
Independent School Districts.
Schools in Horizon City include:
- Horizon High SchoolHorizon High School (Texas)Horizon High School is a public school in Horizon City, Texas . It is part of the Clint Independent School District.-History:Horizon High School is Located in Horizon City, Texas.The school first opened its doors as Horizon Middle School, In its first year 2002-2003.The campus served as a middle...
[10th to 12th] - Horizon Middle SchoolHorizon Middle School (Horizon City, Texas)Horizon Middle School is a public school in Horizon City, Texas . It is part of the Clint Independent School District.The school was rated Academically Acceptable in the 2009 TEA accountability rating.-History:...
[6th to 7th] - Ricardo Estrada Junior High School [8th to 9th]
- Carroll T. Welch Intermediate School [4th to 5th]
- Desert Hills Elementary School [Pre-K to 3rd]
- Frank Macias Elementary School [Pre-k to 3rd]
- Region 19 Head Start
- Eastlake High School [9th to 12th]
- Col. John O. Ensor Middle School [6th to 8th]
- Horizon Heights Elementary School [Pre-K to 5th]
- Dr. Sue Shook Elementary School [Pre-K to 5th]
Culture
Horizon City is described as having the elements of a traditional suburban or exurban setting. Having complete autonomy in its matters, Horizon City has its own political representation and dictates the direction that the city grows without large city interference or influence. The town is expected to take a surge in population with Fort Bliss expansion.Horizon High School's National Honor Society just created a cheer squad called "Desert Thunder." This organization is in charge of fostering positive school spirit and assists in community service projects. The organization Desert Thunder is sponsored by Mr. Omar Vasquez and Mr. Jose Ramirez.
External links
- City of Horizon City - Official site.