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Galveston County

Population in 2011: 45,296. Population change since 2000: +9.1%
 

Males: 21,709  (47.9%)
Females: 23,587  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 77590, 77591, 77592.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,509 (it was $35,963 in 2000)
Texas City:

$43,509
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,220

Texas City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $97,540 (it was $62,800 in 2000)
Texas City:

$97,540
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $104,353; Detached houses: $105,387; Townhouses or other attached units: $101,843; In 2-unit structures: $70,357; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $47,340; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $184,475; Mobile homes: $23,458; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $70,930

Median gross rent in 2009: $701.

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  • White alone - 18,509 (41.0%)
  • Black alone - 13,166 (29.2%)
  • Hispanic - 12,184 (27.0%)
  • Two or more races - 570 (1.3%)
  • Asian alone - 439 (1.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 156 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 54 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 21 (0.05%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Texas City: 91.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (9.5%), United States (7.4%), Irish (7.4%), English (6.2%), French (2.8%), Italian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 62.4 square miles.

Population density: 726 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Texas City:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Texas City city:

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

2,477 residents are foreign born (4.5% Latin America, 0.9% Asia).

This city:  6.0%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 53 registered sex offenders living in Texas City, Texas as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Texas City to the number of sex offenders is 830 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,756 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $767 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Galveston, TX (10.5 miles , pop. 57,247).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Houston, TX (36.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: La Marque, TX (1.8 miles ), Bayou Vista, TX (2.3 miles ), San Leon, TX (2.5 miles ), Hitchcock, TX (2.5 miles ), Tiki Island, TX (2.7 miles ), Bacliff, TX (2.8 miles ), Dickinson, TX (2.9 miles ), Santa Fe, TX (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 100 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 102 buildings, average cost: $91,400
  • 1999: 120 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 2000: 367 buildings, average cost: $68,000
  • 2001: 78 buildings, average cost: $102,200
  • 2002: 65 buildings, average cost: $85,400
  • 2003: 216 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2004: 394 buildings, average cost: $87,800
  • 2005: 346 buildings, average cost: $85,400
  • 2006: 146 buildings, average cost: $122,800
  • 2007: 158 buildings, average cost: $131,900
  • 2008: 83 buildings, average cost: $127,200
  • 2009: 26 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2010: 35 buildings, average cost: $110,500
  • 2011: 144 buildings, average cost: $91,700

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Latitude: 29.40 N, Longitude: 94.93 W

Texas City nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): City By the Bay, Toxic City

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,319 (+3.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 7,538 (44.5%)

Texas City household income distribution Texas City home values distribution


 

Crime in Texas City by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 3375572245384
per 100,000 7.06.816.511.511.415.94.54.48.811.26.718.28.7
Rapes 29272826382719131313601
per 100,000 67.360.865.960.086.961.442.928.628.529.013.40.02.2
Robberies 7368105101122888791105921038357
per 100,000 169.4153.1247.3232.9279.0200.2196.6199.9230.4205.5229.9188.4123.8
Assaults 35733632743945332583891797413910490
per 100,000 828.3756.4770.11012.21035.8739.3187.6195.5392.8165.3310.2236.1195.4
Burglaries 846644681734807835859765573555484367340
per 100,000 1962.91449.71603.71692.51845.31899.51941.21680.21257.31239.71080.2833.1738.4
Thefts 2,5932,2872,3562,3221,9591,7941,7351,6141,6631,4051,3151,2911,161
per 100,000 6016.25148.35548.45354.14479.54081.13920.83545.03649.03138.42934.82930.62521.3
Auto thefts 2762352952882982242181731741251029465
per 100,000 640.4529.0694.7664.1681.4509.6492.6380.0381.8279.2227.6213.4141.2
Arson 182520292413105155322
per 100,000 41.856.347.166.954.929.622.611.032.911.26.74.54.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 739.2631.0729.1755.4773.0648.4489.0435.7468.9388.4379.5344.7268.5

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Crime in Texas City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 116 (88 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.91
Texas average:

2.17

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Texas City, Texas accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

10.1%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +532 (+1.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (19%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (28%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

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Average climate in Texas City, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Texas City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 134% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/12/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Texas City city center killed 8 people and injured 200 people.

On 8/18/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.6 miles away from the city center .

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Galveston County (19) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Fires: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Ben Emanuel - 2005 NFL player (Carolina Panthers, born: Jun 18, 1982), Charles Brown (musician) - Blues singer, Claude Terrell - 2005 NFL player (St. Louis Rams, born: Apr 20, 1982), George Ducas (singer) - Country singer, Joe Caldwell - Basketball player, John Carona - Dallas, Mike McFarland - Voice actor, Robin Armstrong - Physician, Ron Raines - Male singer, Andy Hassler - Baseball player.


Hospital/medical center in Texas City:

  • MAINLAND MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 6801 EMMETT LOWRY EXPRESSWAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Texas City:

  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - State, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; GALVESTON, TX)
  • CHRISTUS ST JOHN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; NASSAU BAY, TX)
  • CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; WEBSTER, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Texas City, TX

Airports and heliports located in Texas City:


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Amtrak stations near Texas City:

  • 3 miles: LAMARQUE (725 OAK) - Bus Station
  • 12 miles: GALVESTON (BEACH CENTRAL STA., 21ST AT SEAWALL) - Bus Station

Local government website: www.texas-city-tx.org

College/University in Texas City:

  • College of the Mainland (Full-time enrollment: 1,232; Location: 1200 Amburn Road; Public; Website: www.com.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Texas City:

  • University of Houston-Clear Lake (about 17 miles; Houston, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,228)
  • San Jacinto Community College (about 21 miles; Pasadena, TX; FT enrollment: 9,689)
  • University of Houston (about 34 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 26,385)
  • Texas Southern University (about 35 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (about 36 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 2,761)
  • Rice University (about 36 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 5,451)
  • Houston Community College (about 36 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 16,821)

Public high school in Texas City:

Public elementary/middle schools in Texas City:

Private elementary/middle schools in Texas City:

  • OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 176; Location: 1600 NINTH AVE N; Grades: PK - 6)
  • MAINLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 150; Location: 3210 GULF FWY; Grades: PK - 3)
  • TRINITY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 11; Location: 2220 29TH ST N; Grades: 1 - 11)
See full list of schools located in Texas City, map of school districts: TEXAS CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LA MARQUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Texas City:

  • MOORE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,103,691; Location: 1701 9TH AVE N; 143,841 books; 2 e-books; 5,649 audio materials; 4,793 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 50 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 145 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • I would like to know how our church can be included in the posting of churches. The Crossing Foursquare Church, offices at 1718 N. Amburn, Suite B, Texas City, TX 77591, 409-933-4820, on the web at thecrossing4square.com.
  • Texas City blew up in 1947.
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Texas City, TX has 206 students and can be visited at their website www.fatimatc.org
  • the new web address for College of the Mainland is http://www.com.edu

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Notable locations in Texas City: Bayou Golf Club (A), Davison Home (B), Moses Lake Marina (C), Campbell Bayou Wastewater Treatment Facility (D), Carl Nessler Civic Center (E), Texas City Industrial Complex (F), Hulen Park (G), Humble Camp (H), San Leon Station (I), Texas City Fire Department Station 3 (J), Texas City Fire Department Station 1 (K), Texas City Fire Department Station 2 (L), Frank B Davison House (M), Texas City Fire Department Administration (N), Texas City Police Department (O), Main Land Museum of Texas City (P), Colonel Hugh B and Helen Moore House (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Mainland Crossing Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Texas City include: Heights Baptist Church (A), Greater Macedonia Baptist Church (B), First Mexican Baptist Church (C), College View Baptist Church (D), Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church (E), El Salvador Assembly of God Church (F), Apostolic Assembly Church (G), Saint Marys Church (H), Church of Christ Westward Street (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mount Olivet Cemetery (1), Texas City Memorial Cemetery (2), Phillips Memorial Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Silo Bayou (A), Moses Lake (B), Salt Lake (C), Swan Lake (D), Galveston County Industrial Water Reservoir (E), Galveston County Water Reservoir (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Moses Bayou (A), Windmill Bayou (B), Dickinson Bayou (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Texas City include: Tarpey Park (1), Kohfeldt Park (2), Trahan Park (3), Walker Park (4), Noble Park (5), Carver Park (6), Heights Park (7), Eastside Park (8), Nuckols Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Bay Motel (626 2nd Avenue North) (1), Best Budgeting (928 8th Avenue North) (2), City Motel (702 4th Avenue North) (3), Cabana Motel (2601 Texas Avenue) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Galveston-County Of Frequently Called Numbers - Municipal Court (1004 9th Avenue North) (1), Galveston-County - Precinct No 3-Stephen Holmes- Stephen Holmes Precinct 3- Commissioners C (2516 Texas Avenue) (2), Texas City-City - Municipal Court (1004 9th Avenue North) (3), Galveston-County - Courts- Justice Of The Peace Courts- Jp Court No 5- Consta (2516 Texas Avenue) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Galveston County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.7. This is about average.
City:

27.7
U.S.:

32.0
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.91. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.91
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 31.8. This is about average. There were 15 monitors within city limits.
City:

31.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.7. This is better than average. There were 42 monitors within city limits.
City:

16.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 10.8. This is about average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.8
U.S.:

11.4
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.216. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.216
U.S.:

0.334


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.8%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.8% for Black residents, 17.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 24.4% for other race residents, 27.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.7%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Texas City, TX

People in group quarters in Texas City:

  • 473 people in nursing homes
  • 363 people in state prisons
  • 35 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 34 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Texas City compared to Texas state average:

Texas City, Texas environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Texas City (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Texas City Branch at 3334 Palmer Highway, branch established on 1924/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Texas First Bank: at 3232 Palmer Highway, branch established on 1982/04/23. Info updated 2011/05/16: Bank assets: $692.5 mil, Deposits: $616.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Texas Independent Bancshares, Inc.
  • Mainland Bank: at 2831 Palmer Highway, branch established on 1945/09/14. Info updated 2010/04/22: Bank assets: $90.3 mil, Deposits: $75.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Regions Bank: Palmer Branch at 25th And Palmer, branch established on 1993/08/01. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Amegy Bank National Association: Texas City Branch at 2501 Palmer Highway, branch established on 1957/01/01. Info updated 2007/09/24: Bank assets: $12,197.6 mil, Deposits: $9,733.2 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 97 total offices, Holding Company: Zions Bancorporation
  • Compass Bank: Texas City Branch at 2131 Palmer Highway, branch established on 1938/04/14. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $63,107.0 mil, Deposits: $46,232.4 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 720 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
  • The Moody National Bank: Texas City Banking Center at 7940 Emmett Lowry Expressway, branch established on 1991/05/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $856.2 mil, Deposits: $712.3 mil, headquarters in Galveston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: Moody Bancshares, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Texas City, Texas:

  • La Quinta #533 Texas City, 1121 Hwy 146 N, Texas City, TX 77590 , Phone: (409) 948-3101, Fax: (409) 945-4412
  • Texas City Fairfield Inn By Marriott, 10700 Emmett F Lowry, Texas City, TX 77591 , Phone: (409) 986-3866, Fax: (409) 986-3866
  • Texas City Hampton Inn, 2320 FM 2004, Texas City, TX 77591 , Phone: (409) 986-6686, Fax: (409) 986-1267
  • Econolodge, 1902 Texas Ave, Texas City, TX 77590 , Phone: (409) 945-7727
  • Holiday Inn Express Texas City, 2440 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591 , Phone: (409) 986-6700, Fax: (409) 896-7700
  • Comfort Inn & Suites, 320 Hwy 146 N, Texas City, TX 77590 , Phone: (409) 945-5300, Fax: (409) 945-5301
  • Best Western Mainland Inn & Suites, 10620 FM 1764, Texas City, TX 77590 , Phone: (409) 986-6600, Fax: (409) 986-6648
  • Candlewood Suites Texas City, 1700 Hwy 146 N, Texas City, TX 77590 , Phone: (409) 945-6500, Fax: (409) 945-6501
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Texas City, Texas

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Texas City travel time to work - commute
Texas City mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (54%)
  • Electricity (44%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Galveston County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Galveston County Texas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Texas City (based on Galveston County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 45.01%
Here45.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents37.4%29.6%11.8%3.0%2.8%
Congregations6.9%21.8%11.9%5.0%4.5%
NameChurches of ChristLDS (Mormon) ChurchJewishAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.3%1.9%1.8%1.6%7.7%
Congregations8.4%3.5%1.0%7.4%29.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 48
Galveston County:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Here:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 40
This county:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 126
Galveston County:

4.45 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 195
This county:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Galveston County:

10.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Galveston County:

28.4%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.7%
State:

15.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 16$51,442$38,5820$0
Other Government Administration 25$73,782$35,4150$0
Judicial and Legal 10$29,034$34,8410$0
Police Protection - Officers 85$379,030$53,5100$0
Police - Other 19$48,569$30,6752$1,184
Firefighters 53$227,725$51,5600$0
Fire - Other 2$5,238$31,4280$0
Streets and Highways 29$96,998$40,1370$0
Health 16$71,665$53,7497$9,062
Solid Waste Management 20$56,787$34,0722$2,945
Sewerage 29$90,291$37,3620$0
Parks and Recreation 49$146,232$35,81231$38,335
Housing and Community Development(Local) 5$16,574$39,7780$0
Water Supply 15$48,064$38,4510$0
Local Libraries 13$33,197$30,6434$2,958
Other and Unallocable 38$116,510$36,7930$0
Totals for Government 424$1,491,138$42,20246$54,484


8.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,667 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.72%
Texas average:

8.37%

0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($410 average AGI)
Galveston County:

0.15%
Texas average:

0.20%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Harris County, TX  3.66% ($51,807 average AGI)
from Brazoria County, TX  0.57% ($45,088)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.19% ($23,108)


7.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,693 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.85%
Texas average:

7.44%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($435 average AGI)
Galveston County:

0.08%
Texas average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Harris County, TX  3.05% ($42,474 average AGI)
to Brazoria County, TX  0.62% ($49,049)
to Montgomery County, TX  0.18% ($58,198)

Strongest AM radio stations in Texas City:

  • KYST (920 AM; 5 kW; TEXAS CITY, TX; Owner: HISPANIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KGBC (1540 AM; 3 kW; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTEK (1110 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ALVIN, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLAT (1010 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KXYZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BLAYA INC.)
  • KWWJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: SALT OF THE EARTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEYH (850 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KHCB (1400 AM; 1 kW; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KPRC (950 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Texas City:

  • KJIC (90.5 FM; SANTA FE, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOVE-FM (106.5 FM; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLDE (107.5 FM; LAKE JACKSON, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • K247AF (97.3 FM; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: THE KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KRBE (104.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KBXX (97.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHJZ-FM (95.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KHMX (96.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILT-FM (100.3 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKBQ-FM (92.9 FM; PASADENA, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLOL (101.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODA (99.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ-FM (94.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUHF (88.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KLTO (105.3 FM; CRYSTAL BEACH, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KKRW (93.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K201DZ (88.1 FM; PORT BOLIVAR, TX; Owner: ALELUYA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHCB-FM (105.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KMJQ (102.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOBT (100.7 FM; WINNIE, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

TV broadcast stations around Texas City:

  • KJIB-LP (Channel 5; CLEAR LAKE CITY, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KLTJ (Channel 22; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KTMD (Channel 48; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KAZH (Channel 57; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • KHOU-TV (Channel 11; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHOU-TV, L.P.)
  • KPRC-TV (Channel 2; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, HOUSTON, LP)
  • KNWS-TV (Channel 51; KATY, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRIV (Channel 26; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHWB (Channel 39; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHWB, INC.)
  • KXLN-TV (Channel 45; ROSENBERG, TX; Owner: KXLN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KTRK-TV (Channel 13; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KTRK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KTBU (Channel 55; CONROE, TX; Owner: HUMANITY INTERESTED MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTXH (Channel 20; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KPXB (Channel 49; CONROE, TX; Owner: PAXSON HOUSTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFTH (Channel 67; ALVIN, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA HOUSTON LLC)
  • KZJL (Channel 61; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KZJL LICENSE CORP.)
  • KETH (Channel 14; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KUHT (Channel 8; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KVDO-LP (Channel 69; CLEAR LAKE, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KBPX-LP (Channel 33; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • KHMV-LP (Channel 28; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE GULF COAST, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KVIT-LP (Channel 28; VICTORIA, TX; Owner: CLUB COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KVQT-LP (Channel 24; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: C. DOWEN JOHNSON)
  • KVVV-LP (Channel 53; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • K30CV (Channel 30; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Texas City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 133 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Texas City)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 10 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED240$114,449163$109,438245$120,77841$39,0574$3,482,755114$127,4364$38,683
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED13$121,95211$134,19929$128,5224$15,8400$011$160,1071$43,610
APPLICATIONS DENIED30$107,31354$79,591172$113,98264$26,5520$036$100,1117$43,293
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN19$105,87823$104,27393$112,44512$51,0781$2,400,00017$123,8290$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS10$99,9096$99,65725$129,8884$24,7680$05$148,4280$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 13 tracts in Texas City, TX

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 8 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED14$114,6569$153,5692$114,850
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$150,3036$123,8021$123,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$154,0302$127,3801$188,020
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$177,8300$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$72,5530$03$58,623
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 126
  • Hazardous Condition: 93
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Texas City


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Texas City, TX

Most common first names in Texas City, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James23869.9 years
John22772.0 years
Mary21376.8 years
William18972.3 years
Robert17570.2 years
Charles12372.7 years
George11473.0 years
Willie10176.0 years
Dorothy8974.8 years
Joseph8473.5 years
Most common last names in Texas City, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson14673.8 years
Williams12772.0 years
Smith10774.7 years
Jones9574.6 years
Brown8773.3 years
Davis7370.8 years
Jackson6671.4 years
Anderson5974.1 years
Taylor4971.8 years
Martin4374.1 years
Businesses in Texas City, TX
NameCountNameCount
AMF Bowling1Lane Furniture1
AutoZone1Little Caesars Pizza1
Baskin-Robbins1Lowe's1
Bath & Body Works1Macy's1
Best Western1McDonald's1
Blockbuster1Motherhood Maternity1
Budget Car Rental1Nike6
Burger King1Office Depot1
CVS1Olive Garden1
Church's Chicken1Papa John's Pizza1
Cinnabon 1Payless1
Cricket Wireless6Pizza Hut1
Dennys1Popeyes2
Discount Tire2RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza2Ryan's Grill1
FedEx5SONIC Drive-In1
Finish Line1Sam's Club1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Sears2
GNC1Starbucks1
Goodwill1Subway4
H&R Block2T-Mobile2
Holiday Inn2Taco Bell1
KFC1UPS1
Kroger1Walgreens1
La Quinta1Wendy's1
Lane Bryant1
Browse common businesses in Texas City, TX
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Amarnath Natarajan (4)
  • James Lee Williams (2)
  • William E. Mcgrady, Ii (2)
  • Jeffery Smith (2)
  • Richard B. Voigt (1)
  • Jared Harris (1)
  • Jeffrey S. Smith (1)
  • Jhenna Men (1)
  • Robert F. Tyler (1)
  • Alex M. Medrano (1)

Total of 19 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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