Clear Lake Shores is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States, located within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,258.
Clear Lake Shores, Texas | |
|---|---|
| Motto: "The Yachting Capital of Texas" | |
 Location of Clear Lake Shores, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°32′47″N 95°1′57″W / 29.54639°N 95.03250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (680/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77565 |
| Area code | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-15328[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1332954[3] |
| Website | www |
History
editDuring the oil boom years of the 1920s, developers began to sell properties around the Clear Lake estuary as waterfront recreational retreats. The new development was named "Clear Lake Shores". Though the development was initially successful, the Great Depression halted most of the area's growth.[4]
After World War II the area began to redevelop with increasing numbers of permanent residents (as opposed to simply weekend residents). The town was incorporated in 1962 and has since continued to be primarily residential with a small, tourism-focused business community.
In September 2008, the eye of Hurricane Ike hit and destroyed many homes.[5]
Geography
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Clear Lake Shores is located at 29°32′47″N 95°1′57″W / 29.54639°N 95.03250°W (29.546493, –95.032605)[6] and is part of the Clear Lake Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 27.69%, is water.
All Clear Lake Shores addresses share the 77565 zip code with the city of Kemah.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 721 | — | |
| 1980 | 755 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,096 | 45.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,205 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,063 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,258 | 18.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,073 | 85.29% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 8 | 0.64% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 0.48% |
| Asian (NH) | 18 | 1.43% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 46 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 | 8.11% |
| Total | 1,258 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,258 people, 632 households, and 341 families residing in the city.
2000 census
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 590 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,581.9 inhabitants per square mile (996.9/km2). There were 661 housing units at an average density of 1,416.3 per square mile (546.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 1143 (94.85%) White, 4 (0.33%) African American, 4 (0.33%) Native American, 9 (0.75%) Asian, 12 (1.00%) from other races, and 33 (2.74%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40 (3.32%) of the population.
There were 590 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.60.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,500, and the median income for a family was $86,450. Males had a median income of $65,375 versus $41,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,347. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
editClear Lake Shores has a police department.[10] The Kemah Volunteer Fire Department, with its facility in Kemah, serves Clear Lake Shores.[11]
Parks and recreation
editThe Jennie Marie Park is tiny and showcases a mobile sculpture made of colorful birdhouses.[12]
Another park is Deep Hole Park, and though small, it is a place where people fish since it is next to the water.
Education
editClear Lake Shores is served by the Clear Creek Independent School District. The community is within the Board of Trustees District 1,[13] represented by Laura DuPont.[14]
Pupils are zoned to Stewart Elementary School (formerly Kemah Elementary School) in Kemah,[15] Bayside Intermediate School in League City,[16] and Clear Falls High School in League City.[17] Previously residents were zoned to League City Intermediate School in League City,[18] and Clear Creek High School in League City.[19]
Residents of the Galveston County portion of Clear Creek ISD (and therefore Clear Lake Shores) are zoned to the College of the Mainland, a community college in Texas City.[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Jasinski, Laurie E.: Clear Lake Shores, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 4 Nov 2009. Texas State Historical Association.
- ^ "News briefs." Houston Chronicle. Tuesday April 23, 1991. A14.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Police Department." City of Clear Lake Shores. Retrieved on March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Fire Department." City of Clear Lake Shores. Retrieved on March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Parks and Recreation." City of Clear Lake Shores. Retrieved on April 6, 2023.
- ^ District 1 Map Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine. Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on May 11, 2013.
- ^ "School Board Members: Bios and Contact Information Archived 2008-12-05 at the Wayback Machine." Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on May 11, 2013.
- ^ "Stewart Elementary School Boundary Archived December 31, 2016, at the Wayback Machine." Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
- ^ Bayside Intermediate School Attendance Zone Archived December 31, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
- ^ Clear Falls High attendance zone Archived December 31, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 31, 2016.
- ^ "League City Intermediate School Boundary Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine." Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ "Clear Creek High School Boundary." Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ Texas Education Code, Section 130.174, "College of the Mainland District Service Area".
