Jacinto City, Texas facts for kids
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City of Jacinto City
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Jacinto City entrance sign
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,613 |
| • Density | 5,648.14/sq mi (2,180.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77029
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| Area code(s) | 713 |
| FIPS code | 48-37156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374254 |
Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, in the United States. It is located east of where Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610 meet.
Jacinto City is part of the larger Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown area. It shares borders with the cities of Houston and Galena Park. In 2020, about 9,613 people lived in Jacinto City.
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History of Jacinto City
In 1941, a developer named Frank Sharp created a new neighborhood called a subdivision. Many people who worked in nearby shipyards, steel mills, and war factories moved there.
Jacinto City officially became a city in 1947. It had almost 3,800 residents, and its first mayor was Inch Handler. Because it became a city, Houston could not take over Jacinto City's land. Houston did take over other nearby areas that were not yet cities.
Jacinto City is still a "bedroom community." This means many people who live there travel to work in local industries. In the 1950s, the city opened a city hall and places for fun activities. By 1960, about 9,500 people lived there, and by 1964, there were 11,500 residents. In 1966, Jacinto City had many churches, two schools, a hospital, a bank, and a library. A new water treatment plant opened in 1972. In 1990, the city's population was 9,343.
From 1996 to 2006, the average price of houses in Jacinto City doubled.
Geography of Jacinto City
Jacinto City is located in the middle of Harris County. It is near the Missouri Pacific Railroad and where U.S. Highway 90, Interstate 610, and Interstate 10 cross.
The city is close to the famous San Jacinto battleground. This is where Jacinto City gets its name from. The city is also right next to Galena Park. According to the United States Census Bureau, Jacinto City covers about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers) of land.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 6,856 | — | |
| 1960 | 9,547 | 39.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,563 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 8,953 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,343 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 10,302 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,553 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 9,613 | −8.9% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 813 | 8.46% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 306 | 3.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 22 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 15 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 89 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,356 | 86.92% |
| Total | 9,613 |
In 2020, the United States Census counted 9,613 people living in Jacinto City. There were 3,213 households and 2,361 families.
In 2000, there were 10,302 people. About 48.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 3.45 people. The average family had about 3.88 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 33.3% were under 18. About 11.9% were 18 to 24 years old. The median age was 28 years.
Education in Jacinto City
Jacinto City has schools from two different school districts. It also has its own preschool.
Public Schools
Students living south of Market Street go to schools in the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). Students living north of Market Street go to schools in the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
- Galena Park Independent School District
If you live in the GPISD part of Jacinto City, you might go to:
- Jacinto City Elementary School (west of Holland Avenue)
- Pyburn Elementary School (east of Holland Avenue)
For middle school, students go to:
- Galena Park Middle School (west of Holland Avenue)
- Woodland Acres Middle School (east of Holland Avenue)
All high school students in the GPISD part of Jacinto City go to:
- Galena Park High School
- Houston Independent School District
If you live in the HISD part of Jacinto City, you might go to:
- Whittier Elementary School (in Jacinto City)
- Holland Middle School (in Houston)
- Furr High School (in Houston)
Whittier Elementary opened in 1948. Furr High School opened in 1961, and Holland Middle School opened in 1979.
Preschool
Jacinto City has its own preschool, run by the Parks and Recreation Department. Children who are 3 or 4 years old can attend. In 2011, about 80 students were enrolled.
Students in the HISD area might also be able to attend HISD preschools. These are often free for children from low-income families or those learning English. The GPISD also has a preschool program for low-income families.
Colleges and Universities
Students from the GPISD area can attend San Jacinto College. Students from the HISD area can attend the Houston Community College System.
Public Libraries
The Harris County Public Library system has a branch in Jacinto City. It's called the A. J. "Bert" Holder Memorial Library. It is located at 921 Akron Street.
The first Jacinto City Public Library opened in 1958. The current library, named after former mayor Albert J. "Bert" Holder, opened in 1992. The city built the library building, and the county provides the books and staff. This partnership has been going on since 1957.
Gallery of Schools
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Former Jacinto City Preschool building
Parks and Recreation
The Jacinto City Department of Parks and Recreation takes care of four parks, a swimming pool, a recreation center, and four ball fields. One of these places is the Milton Lusk Youth Activity Center.
The Jacinto City Town Center has several facilities. This includes a community center that people living in Jacinto City can rent. Jacinto City also has Heritage Hall, a recreation center for senior citizens (people 60 or older). It offers meals and activities. The center even provides rides for seniors in Jacinto City, Galena Park, and the Songwood community in Houston. Heritage Hall first opened in 1979.
The city opened its first group of recreational facilities in the 1950s.
Notable People
- Rodney Crowell, a famous singer and songwriter.
Gallery
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Jacinto City Police Department
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Jacinto City Fire Department and EMS
See also
In Spanish: Jacinto City para niños
