- Jacinto City, Texas
Infobox Settlement
official_name = City of Jacinto City
settlement_type =City 
imagesize =
image_caption = Jacinto City entrance sign
mapsize = 250px
map_caption = Location of Jacinto city in Texas
mapsize1 = 250px
map_caption1 = Location in the state ofTexas
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name =United States
subdivision_name1 =Texas
subdivision_name2 = Harris
government_type =
leader_title =Mayor
leader_name =
area_magnitude = 1 E8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.9
area_total_km2 = 4.8
area_land_sq_mi = 1.9
area_land_km2 = 4.8
population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes = [cite web | url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US4835348&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US48%7C16000US4835348&_street=&_county=jacinto+city&_cityTown=jacinto+city&_state=04000US48&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=DEC_2000_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= | title=US Census Bureau Population Finder: Jacinto City city, TX | publisher=factfinder.census.gov | accessdate=2007-09-23]
population_total = 10302
population_density_sq_mi = 5540.8
population_density_km2 = 2138.5
timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
latd = 29 |latm = 45 |lats = 56 |latNS = N
longd = 95 |longm = 14 |longs = 25 |longEW = W
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
elevation_m = 9.1
elevation_ft = 30
established_title = Incorporated
established_date =1947
postal_code_type =ZIP code
postal_code = 77029
area_code = 713
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 48-37156GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1374254GR|3
footnotes =
website =Jacinto City is a city in Harris County,
Texas ,United States , east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610. Jacinto City is part of theHouston Metropolitan Area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. The population was 10,302 at the 2000 census.History
In 1941
Frank Sharp established as a subdivision in 1941 which filled with shipyard workers and workers at nearby steel mills and war plans. Jacinto City incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents; its first mayor was Inch Handler. The town still serves as a bedroom community for local industry. In the 1950s the city opened a city hall and recreational facilities. By 1960 the city had 9,500 people and by 1964 the city had 11,500 people. In 1966 the city had seventeen churches, two schools, one hospital, one bank, and one library. A wastewater facility funded by theEnvironmental Protection Agency opened in 1972; the "Handbook of Texas " stated that this may be due to complaints from residents about chemical vapors in 1969. In 1990 the city had 9,343 people. [Handbook of Texas|id=JJ/hfj1|name=Jacinto City, Texas]Jacinto City was known for the murder of Louis "Buddy" Musso by Susan (or Suzanne) "Sue" Basso in 1998. Basso lived in Jacinto City and held Musso against his will there; Musso died in an apartment owned by an accomplice in Houston. ["Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." "
Crime Library ". [http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/3.html 3] .] [" [http://www.cca.courts.state.tx.us/opinions-non%20published/73672.htm Court of Criminal Appeals Opinion #73,672] ," "Texas Judiciary"] Musso's corpse was dumped in neighboring Galena Park. ["Sue Basso traps mentally handicapped man so she can use him as slave and kill him for insurance." "Crime Library ". [http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/women/suzanne_basso/2.html 2] .]Geography
Jacinto City is located at coor dms|29|45|56|N|95|14|25|W|city (29.765527, -95.240332)GR|1.
According to the
United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.9square mile s (4.8km² ), all of it land.Demographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 10,302 people, 2,947 households, and 2,392 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 5,540.8 people per square mile (2,138.5/km²). There were 3,124 housing units at an average density of 1,680.2/sq mi (648.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.18% White, 1.23% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 25.66% from other races, and 3.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.39% of the population.There were 2,947 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.45 and the average family size was 3.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,672, and the median income for a family was $36,755. Males had a median income of $30,323 versus $22,224 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $11,292. About 16.1% of families and 15.8% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.City-data.com states that Jacinto City had 3,351 (32.5%) residents not born in the United States; they were born in
Latin America . Of the residents age 15 and older, 56.8% were married. 26.1% had never engaged in marriage. 6.5% divorced, 6.4% had been widowed, and 4.2% were separated. Of residents age 25 and older, 47.1% had a high school degree or higher. 4.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.7% had a graduate or professional degree. 8.1% were unemployed. [http://www.city-data.com/city/Jacinto-City-Texas.html Jacinto City, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders ] ]Of the male workers, 24% worked in construction industries. 8% work in administrative and support and waste management services. 7% work with metal and metal products. 5% worked in accommodation and food services. 5% worked with truck transportation. 4% work with repair and maintenance. 4% worked in other forms of transportation, courier services, and support activities. Of the female workers, 13% worked in accommodation and food services. 13% work with finance and insurance. 11% worked in educational services. 8% worked in health care. 6% worked with administrative and support and waste management services. 4% in other forms of transportation, courier services, and support activities. 3% worked in food or beverage stores.
Of the male workers, 11% worked in other production occupations (this includes supervisors). 7% worked as truck drivers and driver/sales workers. 7% worked as metal/plastic workers. 6% worked in construction trades (except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers). 5% worked as construction laborers. 5% were electrical equipment mechanics and people in other installation, maintenance, and repair professions (this includes supervisors). 4% were mechanics, installers, and repairers of vehicles and other mobile equipment. Of the female workers, 13% worked as secretaries and administrative assistants. 9% worked in building and grounds cleaning maintenance operations. 9% worked as information and records clerks (this does not include customer service representatives). 5% worked in other production occupations; this includes supervisors. 4% were cooks and food preparation workers. 3% were health technologists and specialists.
Infrastructure and government
Jacinto City practices a city manager form of government with an elected Mayor who presides over the Jacinto City City Council. The Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS and the Jacinto City Police Department serve the city.
Jacinto City is located in District 143 of the
Texas House of Representatives . As of 2008Ana E. Hernandez represents the district. [" [http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/pdf/districts/143.pdf House District 143] ." "Texas House of Representatives". Accessed October 11, 2008.] Jacinto City is within District 6 of theTexas Senate ; as of 2008Mario Gallegos is the representative. [" [http://www.senate.state.tx.us/Icons/Dist_Maps/Dist6_Map.pdf Senate District 6] " Map. "Senate of Texas ". AccessedSeptember 28 ,2008 .]Jacinto City is within
Texas's 29th congressional district ; as of 2008Gene Green represents the district. [" [http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/images/preview/congdist/tx29_109.gifCongressional District 29] ." "National Atlas of the United States ".]Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Jacinto City is served by two school districts and a municipal preschool, Jacinto City Preschool. [http://www.hcnonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19728395&BRD=1574&PAG=461&dept_id=640133&rfi=6] Areas south of Market Street are zoned to
Galena Park Independent School District while areas north of Market Street are zoned toHouston Independent School District .Galena Park Independent School District Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following elementary schools: [" [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/elementary/SouthElemsL.pdf Elementary Schools - South] ," "
Galena Park Independent School District "]
* [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/jce/index.htm Jacinto City Elementary School] (Jacinto City) (west of Holland Avenue)
* [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/pyb/index.htm Pyburn Elementary School] (Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)Students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to the following middle schools [" [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/middle/WoodlandAcresMiddle.pdf Woodland Acres Middle School] ," "
Galena Park Independent School District "] :
* [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/gpms/index.htm Galena Park Middle School] (Galena Park) (west of Holland Avenue)
* [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/wams/index.htm Woodland Acres Middle School] (Houston) (east of Holland Avenue)All students who are in the GPISD section of Jacinto City are zoned to:
*Galena Park High School (Galena Park) [" [http://www.galenaparkisd.com/attendancezones/south/high/GalenaParkHigh.pdf Galena Park High School] ," "Galena Park Independent School District "]Houston Independent School District Students who are in the HISD area are zoned to:
* [http://es.houstonisd.org/whittieres Whittier Elementary School] (Jacinto City) [" [http://dept.houstonisd.org/ab/schoolboundarymaps/WhittierES.pdf Whittier Elementary Attendance Zone] ," "Houston Independent School District "]
* [http://ms.houstonisd.org/hollandms Holland Middle School] (Houston) [" [http://dept.houstonisd.org/ab/schoolboundarymaps/HollandMS.pdf Holland Middle Attendance Zone] ," "Houston Independent School District "]
*Furr High School (Houston)" [http://dept.houstonisd.org/ab/schoolboundarymaps/FurrHS.pdf Furr High School Attendance Zone] ," "Houston Independent School District "]
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