Shoreacres, Texas facts for kids
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Shoreacres, Texas
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Chambers, Harris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,566 |
| • Density | 1,758.28/sq mi (679.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77571
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-67688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411892 |
Shoreacres is a small city in Harris County, Texas. It is located right next to State Highway 146. The city was officially started in 1949 and is run by a mayor and aldermen. In 2020, about 1,566 people lived here.
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Geography and Location
Shoreacres covers a total area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People Living in Shoreacres
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 183 | — | |
| 1960 | 518 | 183.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,872 | 261.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,260 | −32.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,316 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,488 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,493 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,566 | 4.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,566 people living in Shoreacres. There were 570 households and 366 families.
Most people in Shoreacres are White (about 71%). About 21% of the people are Hispanic or Latino. Other groups like Black, Native American, and Asian people also live here.
In 2000, the average household had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 2.96 people. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 41 years.
The average income for a household in Shoreacres was about $71,985 in 2000. For families, it was about $75,941. Only a small number of families (about 1.1%) and people (about 1.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Education for Kids
Students in Shoreacres go to schools in the La Porte Independent School District.
- Elementary school students attend Bayshore Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend La Porte Junior High School.
- High school students attend La Porte High School.
After high school, residents can attend San Jacinto College.
Hurricane Ike in 2008
On September 13, 2008, a very strong storm called Hurricane Ike hit the area near Galveston. Shoreacres was greatly affected. About 88% of the homes in the city were damaged by floods. Luckily, no one in Shoreacres died because of the hurricane.
Getting Around (Transportation)
Harris County Transit helps people get around Shoreacres and nearby areas using public transportation.
Images for kids
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The Isaiah P. Walker House is a historic building in Shoreacres.
See also
In Spanish: Shoreacres (Texas) para niños
