La Marque, Texas
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| La Marque, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Area | |
| - Total | 14.3 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| - Land | 14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 13,682 |
| - Density | 962.0/sq mi (371.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77568 |
| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-41116[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377749[2] |
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.
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[edit] 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 [1].
[edit] Geography
La Marque is located at (29.366684, -94.973922)[3].
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.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] 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, 30.69% 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.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary and secondary schools
[edit] 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.
[edit] Colleges and universities
All of La Marque is served by the College of the Mainland.
[edit] Public libraries
The city owns the La Marque Public Library.
11/06/2007
Telephone number for post office is (409)935-5937 509 Laurel Ave. LaMarque, TX 77568
[edit] Transportation
Greyhound Bus Lines operates the Texas City La Marque Station at McKown Air Conditioning in nearby Texas City [2].
[edit] Postal services
The United States Postal Service operates the La Marque Post Office at 509 Laurel Street, 77568-9998.
[edit] Community information
The Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services operates the Wayne Johnson III Community Center at Carbide Park.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Facilities Overview." Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services.
[edit] External links
- La Marque, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown METROPOLITAN AREA |
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| Counties | Austin | Brazoria | Chambers | Fort Bend | Galveston | Harris | Liberty | Montgomery | San Jacinto | Waller |
| "Principal" cities |
Houston | Sugar Land | Baytown | Galveston |
| Cities and towns |
Alvin | Angleton | Bellaire | Cleveland | Clute | Conroe | Dayton | Deer Park | Dickinson | Freeport | Friendswood | Galena Park | Hitchcock | Hempstead | Humble | Jacinto City | Jersey Village | Katy | Lake Jackson | La Marque | La Porte | League City | Liberty | Meadows Place | Missouri City | Pasadena | Pearland | Richmond | Rosenberg | Santa Fe | Seabrook | Sealy | South Houston | Stafford | Texas City | Tomball | Webster | West University Place |
| Unincorporated areas | Atascocita | Channelview | Cloverleaf | Cypress | Klein | Spring | The Woodlands |
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