Seabrook, Texas facts for kids
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Seabrook, Texas
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Lower Todville Road
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| Motto(s):
"As Grand By Land as By Bay, and Why Many Choose to Stay."
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Harris |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.26 sq mi (55.06 km2) |
| • Land | 5.32 sq mi (13.77 km2) |
| • Water | 15.94 sq mi (41.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,618 |
| • Density | 2,559.77/sq mi (998.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77586
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-66392 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411847 |
| Website | The City of Seabrook, Texas |
Seabrook is a city in Harris County, Texas, in the United States. A small part of its water area is in Chambers County. In 2020, about 13,618 people lived here. Seabrook is famous for its many fish markets along the waterfront. You can also find fun antique shops and cozy bed and breakfast places in its downtown area.
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History of Seabrook
Seabrook is well-known for its fish markets on Waterfront Drive. Here, local shrimpers and fishermen bring in their daily catches. The city is next to the bay and has marshes where water from inland areas flows into the bay.
The land for Seabrook was bought in 1895 by Seabrook W. Sydnor. In March 1903, the Seabrook Company of Houston planned out the new town. This new town attracted fishermen, merchants, and new residents.
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 destroyed the local school. But by 1905, it was rebuilt. Three teachers taught 100 students there. In 1947, the local schools became part of the Clear Creek Independent School District.
Seabrook's population grew from 200 to 560 people before the Great Depression. It then dropped to 200 in 1936. The population stayed around 400 from 1940 until 1947. That year, the Albert and Ernest Fay shipyard opened. This shipyard could handle 150 boats and created many jobs. This helped the population grow a lot.
Even after damage from Hurricane Carla, a bridge connecting Seabrook and Kemah was finished in 1961. With the new bridge and the Johnson Space Center (JSC) opening in Houston, Seabrook's population grew to about 6,000 people.
In 1986, a decision was made to build a new, taller bridge. This bridge was high enough for sailboats to pass under. Once it was finished, Highway 146 connected all the way from Galveston to Texas State Highway 225. This led to even more people moving to Seabrook.
Geography and Climate
Seabrook is located on Galveston Bay near Clear Lake. It is southeast of Houston, close to Pasadena and La Porte. The city covers about 55.1 square kilometers (21.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 41.3 square kilometers (15.9 square miles), is water.
Climate in Seabrook
Seabrook has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets rain all year, but usually more during the hot and humid summer months.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
84 (29) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
64 (18) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
80 (27) |
71 (22) |
64 (18) |
77 (25) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
46 (8) |
53 (12) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
73 (23) |
75 (24) |
75 (24) |
71 (22) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
46 (8) |
60 (16) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
14 (−10) |
22 (−6) |
22 (−6) |
44 (7) |
56 (13) |
45 (7) |
61 (16) |
50 (10) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
9 (−13) |
9 (−13) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.87 (98) |
3.32 (84) |
3.20 (81) |
3.25 (83) |
4.75 (121) |
7.10 (180) |
4.66 (118) |
5.06 (129) |
5.21 (132) |
5.99 (152) |
4.32 (110) |
4.03 (102) |
54.76 (1,390) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
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trace | 0.2 (0.51) |
People of Seabrook
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 3,811 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,670 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,685 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,443 | 41.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,952 | 26.6% | |
| 2020 | 13,618 | 13.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Seabrook had 11,952 people. By 2019, this number grew to 14,149. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 9,136 | 67.09% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 678 | 4.98% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 51 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 528 | 3.88% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 6 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 74 | 0.54% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 634 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,511 | 18.44% |
| Total | 13,618 |
As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 13,618 people living in Seabrook. There were 5,368 households and 3,358 families.
In 2019, the average household had 2.54 people. The typical rent was $1,161 per month. The average income for a household in Seabrook was $89,817 from 2015 to 2019. About 8.5% of the people in the city lived below the poverty line.
In 2000, there were 9,443 people and 4,094 households. About 29.4% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.31 people. The median age in the city was 34 years old.
The greater Seabrook postal area also includes two other small cities: El Lago, Texas and Taylor Lake Village.
Arts and Fun Activities
Seabrook has a historic downtown area built in the early 1900s. Many local businesses, like antique shops and bed and breakfast places, are still there today.
Seabrook hosts the Texas Concours d'Elegance "Keels & Wheels" show. This event features classic cars and boats. It happens every year in May at the Lakewood Yacht Club.
The Seabrook Festival of the Arts is also held yearly. It takes place at Seabrook City Hall. Artists show their paintings, sculptures, and jewelry. Texas musicians also perform. The city of Seabrook helps put on this festival.
Pelican Path Project
The Pelican Path Project started in March 2001. Its goal was to bring more visitors to local businesses. It also wanted to encourage walking and outdoor fun. The project helps promote ecotourism in the area. It connects to the brown and white pelicans that live along the bay. Many businesses in Seabrook have bought a pelican statue from the project. They decorate it to show their business and the city.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Seabrook Trail System
Seabrook has 8 miles of trails that connect from Hammer Street to Galveston Bay. These trails lead to Pine Gully Park. The Lucky Trails Marathon is run on these trails in March. The trails are made of crushed granite and link most of the city's parks, like Robinson and Pine Gully Parks. Many different kinds of wildlife live along the trails.
Seabrook is a bird sanctuary. It also has four spots on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. This trail helps people find great places to watch birds. The only other spot in the Clear Lake area on this trail is the Armand Bayou Nature Center.
Education in Seabrook
Schools for Kids
Students in Seabrook go to schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District. This school district was created in 1948. It was partly formed from the old Seabrook school district.
Most Seabrook students attend James F. Bay Elementary School. This school was once called Seabrook Elementary. It was renamed in 1969 to honor a long-serving principal. Some students go to Ed White Elementary School in El Lago. This school was built in 1965 and named after Ed White, a famous astronaut.
All students in Seabrook attend Seabrook Intermediate School. This school also has a special Science Magnet Program. It offers a richer science learning experience with many outside activities. Students apply to join this program if they are very good at science. Seabrook Intermediate also has a Living Materials Center. This center is home to over 60 types of animals. All students in the school and district can visit it.
All Seabrook students go to Clear Falls High School in League City. Before, students went to Clear Lake High School in Clear Lake City, Houston.
Colleges and Universities
The part of Clear Creek ISD in Harris County, which includes Seabrook, is served by San Jacinto College.
City Services and Buildings
The Harris County Public Library Evelyn Meador Branch serves the people of Seabrook. This library opened on June 26, 1988. It was badly damaged by Hurricane Ike. The library was completely rebuilt and reopened on June 28, 2011. The new library is much bigger.
The Seabrook Post Office is located at 1600 Second Street.
The Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) helps protect the city from fires. They also provide medical help first. The fire department has two stations and a fire boat. It is run entirely by volunteer firefighters. They have:
- 3 fire engines
- 1 tower truck
- 1 rescue truck
- 1 rehab truck
- 2 utility pickup trucks
- 3 chief vehicles
- 1 fire boat
- 2 rescue boats
The Harris County Youth Village, a place for young people in trouble, is in Pasadena. However, it has a Seabrook postal address.
The Harris Health System has a health center in Pasadena for people in the 77586 ZIP code. The closest public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital.
Hurricane Ike's Impact
Seabrook had a mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008. Hurricane Ike was one of the most damaging hurricanes to hit the United States. In Seabrook, the storm surge damaged roads and knocked out power for the whole city. Because Seabrook is surrounded by water, there was a lot of debris and boats on the roads. Many Seabrook residents did not have power or running water for up to a month after the hurricane.
Students in the Clear Creek Independent School District, which includes all Seabrook residents, missed almost three weeks of school. This was due to the evacuation and damage to buildings and roads.
Sister Cities
On June 19, 2002, Seabrook and Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador became sister cities. This means they agreed to work together and share cultures. As part of this, Seabrook planned to build an Ecuador visitors' center. This center would include a museum and cultural center.
