La Marque, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = La Marque, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of La Marque, Texas

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Galveston

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area_total_km2 = 36.9
area_land_km2 = 36.8
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area_total_sq_mi = 14.3
area_land_sq_mi = 14.2
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 13682
population_density_km2 = 371.4
population_density_sq_mi = 962.0

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 5
elevation_ft = 16
latd = 29 |latm = 22 |lats = 0 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 58 |longs = 26 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 77568
area_code = 409
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blank_info = 48-41116GR|2
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La Marque (formerly Lamarque) is a city in Galveston County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 13,682. Located northwest of Galveston near oil fields. It is the hometown of Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

History

In the 2000s, rising real estate costs in Galveston forced many families to move to other areas, including La Marque. This meant an influx of children out of Galveston ISD and into other school districts [http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cecba57d52dda271] .

Geography

La Marque is located at coor dms|29|22|0|N|94|58|26|W|city (29.366684, -94.973922)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.3 square miles (36.9 km²), of which, 14.2 square miles (36.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.28%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 13,682 people, 5,237 households, and 3,713 families residing in the city. The population density was 962.0 people per square mile (371.5/km²). There were 5,732 housing units at an average density of 403.0/sq mi (155.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.84% White, 34.69% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.21% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.43% of the population.

There were 5,237 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,841, and the median income for a family was $39,081. Males had a median income of $32,099 versus $27,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,518. About 13.5% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Most of the city is served by La Marque Independent School District. La Marque High School serves that portion.

Small portions of La Marque are served by the Dickinson Independent School District, Hitchcock Independent School District, and the Santa Fe Independent School District.

Colleges and universities

All of La Marque is served by the College of the Mainland.

Public libraries

The city owns the La Marque Public Library.

11/06/2007

Telephone number for post office is (409)935-5937509 Laurel Ave.LaMarque, TX 77568

Transportation

Greyhound Bus Lines operates the Texas City La Marque Station at McKown Air Conditioning in nearby Texas City [http://www.greyhound.com/scripts/en/TicketCenter/terminal.asp?city=682935] .

Postal services

The United States Postal Service operates the La Marque Post Office at 509 Laurel Street, 77568-9998.

Community information

The Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services operates the Wayne Johnson III Community Center at Carbide Park. [ [http://www.galvestonparks-seniors.org/locations/ls_overview.asp Facilities Overview] ." "Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services".]

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.la-marque.tx.us/ City of La Marque]
* [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/LL/hel1.html Handbook of Texas Online article]