Cloverleaf, Texas facts for kids
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Cloverleaf, Texas
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,100 |
| • Density | 7,260/sq mi (2,802/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77015
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-15628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373144 |
Cloverleaf is a community located in Harris County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people, but it is not an officially incorporated city. In 2020, about 24,100 people lived in Cloverleaf.
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History of Cloverleaf
Cloverleaf began as a stop along the Beaumont, Sour Lake, and Western Railway. This was a train line that helped connect different places. Maps from 1936 already showed an early version of the community. By 1990, Cloverleaf had grown to have over 18,000 residents and many churches.
Geography of Cloverleaf
Cloverleaf is found in the east central part of Harris County. It is located between two other communities, Jacinto City and Channelview. The community is right along Interstate 10, which is a major highway. Cloverleaf covers an area of about 8.6 square kilometers (or 3.3 square miles), and it is all land.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 17,317 | — | |
| 1990 | 18,230 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 23,508 | 29.0% | |
| 2010 | 22,942 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 24,100 | 5.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 24,100 people living in Cloverleaf. There were about 7,087 households and 5,743 families.
Population Changes
Over the years, the population of Cloverleaf has changed. In 2000, about 44% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. By 2020, this group had grown to about 77% of the population. The number of non-Hispanic white residents decreased to about 11.7% in 2020.
Household Income
In 2020, the average household income in Cloverleaf was about $49,276 per year. This number helps us understand the economic situation of the families living there.
Education in Cloverleaf
Students in Cloverleaf attend schools that are part of the Galena Park Independent School District.
Local Schools
Several elementary schools are located within the Cloverleaf area. These include Cloverleaf Elementary, Green Valley Elementary, Havard Elementary, Sam Houston Elementary, and North Shore Elementary.
For middle school, most students go to North Shore Middle School for grades 7 and 8. Some students might attend Cunningham Middle School. All high school students in Cloverleaf are zoned to North Shore Senior High School for grades 9 through 12.
Higher Education
After high school, residents of the Galena Park ISD, including Cloverleaf, can attend San Jacinto College. This college offers different programs for further education.
See also
In Spanish: Cloverleaf para niños
