El Lago, Texas facts for kids
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El Lago, 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 | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,090 |
| • Density | 4,135.09/sq mi (1,596.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77586
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-23164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377176 |
El Lago is a small city located in Harris County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 3,090 people lived there.
This city has a special history. It is built on a spot that was once a main hiding place for Jean Lafitte. He was a famous French pirate and privateer (a private ship owner allowed to attack enemy ships).
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History of El Lago: The Astronaut City
El Lago was officially started in 1961. Over the years, it became a popular home for many astronauts. More than 47 astronauts have lived in El Lago!
Famous Astronauts Who Lived Here
Some very famous astronauts called El Lago home. These include:
- Neil Armstrong: He was the first person to ever walk on the Moon.
- Buzz Aldrin: He was the second person to walk on the Moon, right after Neil Armstrong, during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission.
- Jim Lovell: He was one of the first three humans to fly to the Moon on Apollo 8. He also commanded the Apollo 13 mission, which had a famous emergency.
- Story Musgrave: He flew on six different Space Shuttle missions.
- Peggy Whitson: In 2017, she became the first female astronaut to command the International Space Station.
Many houses in El Lago were specially built for these astronauts and their families. The city's logo even features a Space Shuttle, showing its connection to space exploration.
Honoring Astronauts in El Lago
El Lago remembers its astronaut residents in several ways:
- The local elementary school is named for Ed White. He was the first American to walk in space.
- There are two parks named after astronauts. Neil Armstrong Park is named for the first person on the Moon.
- McNair Memorial Park is named for astronaut Ronald McNair. He sadly died when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded.
- A pavilion is named for Dr. Ellen Ochoa. She was a former astronaut and director of the Johnson Space Center.
Geography of El Lago
El Lago is located in Texas, near the coast. Its exact location is 29°34′20″N 95°2′37″W / 29.57222°N 95.04361°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.1 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,308 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,129 | 35.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,269 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,075 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,706 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,090 | 14.2% | |
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The population of El Lago has changed over the years. In 1970, about 2,308 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 3,090 people.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,236 | 72.36% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 73 | 2.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 0.42% |
| Asian (NH) | 54 | 1.75% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 29 | 0.94% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 156 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 529 | 17.12% |
| Total | 3,090 |
In 2020, there were 3,090 people living in El Lago. There were 1,042 households, which means groups of people living together. About 768 of these were families.
In 2000, the average household had about 2.35 people. The average family had about 2.89 people. About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age in the city in 2000 was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older.
Education in El Lago
Students in El Lago go to schools that are part of the Clear Creek Independent School District.
Local Schools
El Lago has one elementary school within its city limits:
- Ed White Elementary School.
Students then go to other schools nearby:
- Seabrook Intermediate School in Seabrook.
- Clear Falls High School in League City.
Before, students used to go to Clear Lake High School.
There is also a special school called Bay Area Charter Elementary School. It is a state charter school located in El Lago.
For higher education, the part of Clear Creek ISD in Harris County (which includes El Lago) is connected to San Jacinto College.
Parks and Recreation
Harris County Precinct 2 manages the Bay Area Community Center. It is located at 5002 NASA Road 1 in nearby Pasadena. This center offers activities and services for the community.
See also
In Spanish: El Lago (Texas) para niños
