Nassau Bay, Texas facts for kids
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Nassau Bay, 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 | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
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| • Total | 5,347 |
| • Density | 3,255.74/sq mi (1,257.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77058, 77258
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-50376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388574 |
Nassau Bay is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. It is located right next to the city of Houston. This city is part of the Clear Lake Area, which is close to Galveston Bay. It's also right next to the famous Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. In 2020, about 5,347 people lived here.
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History of Nassau Bay
Nassau Bay was once part of a large ranch owned by Colonel Raymond Pearson. In 1962, a new community was planned for this area. It was designed to be a special place for homes and businesses.
Construction of Nassau Bay began in 1962. The first people moved into their new homes in 1964. Back then, only about 400 people lived there. The developers chose the name "Nassau Bay" because it sounded like a tropical place.
At that time, NASA was moving many of its workers from places like California and Florida. These places were known for their good quality of life. The new community of Nassau Bay was designed to be just as nice. The city officially became its own city in 1970.
Geography of Nassau Bay
Nassau Bay is located in the southeastern part of Harris County. It shares borders with other cities. To the west, it's next to Webster. To the north, it borders Houston.
To the south, Nassau Bay is next to Clear Creek. To the southeast, it's near Clear Lake, which is part of Galveston Bay. Across the creek and lake, you'll find League City.
The city of Nassau Bay covers a total area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.75 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.2 square kilometers (1.22 square miles). The rest, about 1.4 square kilometers (0.53 square miles), is water.
Nassau Bay is very close to the Johnson Space Center (JSC). This famous space center is just across Texas State Highway NASA Road 1. Natural waterways like Carlton Bayou, Clear Lake, and Swan Lagoon also form parts of the city's boundaries.
People of Nassau Bay
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,526 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,320 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,170 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,002 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,347 | 33.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 5,347 people living in Nassau Bay. These people lived in about 1,890 households.
The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living in Nassau Bay in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,413 | 63.83% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 340 | 6.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 18 | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 229 | 4.28% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 16 | 0.3% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 222 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,107 | 20.7% |
| Total | 5,347 |
Education in Nassau Bay
Students in Nassau Bay attend schools that are part of the Clear Creek Independent School District.
Public Schools
Children living in Nassau Bay go to specific public schools:
- Elementary School: Robinson Elementary School in Pasadena.
- Middle School: Space Center Intermediate School in Houston.
- High School: Clear Creek High School in League City.
Before the 2006-2007 school year, students from Nassau Bay went to Falcon Pass Elementary School.
Private Schools
There is also a private school in Nassau Bay called St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School.
Colleges
For college, students from Nassau Bay can attend San Jacinto College. This college serves the part of Clear Creek ISD that is in Harris County.
Sister City
Nassau Bay has a special connection with Star City, Russia. Star City is like the Russian version of the Johnson Space Center. This means the two cities are "sister cities."
Notable People
- Richard Garriott (born 1961) – He is a well-known video game developer and businessman.
- Bob J. Perry (1932–2013) – He was a homebuilder and supported many political causes.
See also
In Spanish: Nassau Bay para niños
