Clear Lake Shores, Texas facts for kids
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Clear Lake Shores, Texas
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| Motto(s):
"The Yachting Capital of Texas"
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Location of Clear Lake Shores, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 1,772/sq mi (680.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77565
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-15328 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1332954 |
Clear Lake Shores is a small city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Houston area. In 2020, the city had a population of 1,258 people.
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History of Clear Lake Shores
Clear Lake Shores began in the 1920s. This was during a time called the "Texas Oil Boom." People started buying land near the Clear Lake estuary. They wanted to build vacation homes by the water. The new area was named "Clear Lake Shores."
The area grew well at first. But then the Great Depression happened. This was a very tough economic time. It stopped most of the growth in the area.
After World War II, the area started to grow again. More and more people moved there to live permanently. They were not just weekend visitors anymore. The town officially became a city in 1962. Since then, it has mostly been a place where people live. It also has a small business community that focuses on tourism.
In September 2008, a big storm called Hurricane Ike hit the area. Many homes in Clear Lake Shores were damaged or destroyed.
Geography and Location
Clear Lake Shores is located at 29°32′47″N 95°1′57″W / 29.54639°N 95.03250°W. It is part of the larger Clear Lake Area in Texas.
The city covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.5 square miles (1.12 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.73 square kilometers), is water.
All homes and businesses in Clear Lake Shores use the 77565 ZIP code. This is the same ZIP code used by the nearby city of Kemah.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 721 | — | |
| 1980 | 755 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,096 | 45.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,205 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,063 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,258 | 18.3% | |
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The city's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
- In 1970, there were 721 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 1,096.
- In 2020, the population was 1,258 people.
Who Lives in Clear Lake Shores?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,258 people living in Clear Lake Shores. These people made up 632 households and 341 families.
Most of the people living in Clear Lake Shores are White (not Hispanic). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Clear Lake Shores
Students in Clear Lake Shores attend schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
Children living in Clear Lake Shores go to these schools:
- Stewart Elementary School in Kemah
- Bayside Intermediate School in League City
- Clear Falls High School in League City
Before, students went to League City Intermediate School and Clear Creek High School.
For higher education, residents can attend the College of the Mainland. This is a community college located in Texas City.
See also
In Spanish: Clear Lake Shores para niños
