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Encyclopedia > Aldine, Houston, Texas

Aldine was once a town, but now a small portion of the area is in the corporate limits of Houston, in Harris County, Texas. The remaining unincorporated area is in the city of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). As of the U.S. Census 2000, the area had a total population of 13,979. Nickname: Space City Official website: www. ... Location in the state of Texas Formed Seat Houston Area  - Total  - Water 4,604 km² (1,778 mi²) 127 km² (49 mi²) 2. ... Extraterritorial jurisdiction or ETJ is the legal ability of a government to exercise authority beyond its normal boundaries. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


The Aldine area is nearby Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is the second largest aviation facility in Texas. Houston redirects here. ... The International Arrivals Building opened in January 2005 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IATA: IAH, ICAO: KIAH) is twenty miles north of downtown Houston, Texas, USA. It is located between Interstate 45 and Highway 59, inside the Houston city limits in the Aldine area, and is adjacent to Humble. ... Official language(s) None. ...

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History

Aldine was originally built on the International–Great Northern Railroad and named for a local farm family. The community had a post office from 1896 until 1935, when mail was delivered from Houston. By 1914 Aldine had two general stores, a fig preserver, and several poultry breeders and dairymen. The population briefly reached 100 in 1925 but fell in the 1930s and 1940s to between thirty and forty. The Aldine schools were integrated by federal order in 1965. The community began growing again in the late 1970s. It had a population of 12,623 in 1986 and 11,133 in 1990.


Geography

Aldine is located at 29°55'9" North, 95°22'47" West (29.919136, -95.379834) GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the area has a total area of 21.0 km² (8.1 mi²)GR1. 21.0 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,979 people, 4,007 households, and 3,193 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 667.2/km² (1,727.0/mi²). There were 4,403 housing units at an average density of 210.1/km² (543.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the area was 59.30% White, 5.84% African American, 0.69% Native American, 3.41% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 27.58% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. 56.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,007 households out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 3.86. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the area the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.


The median income for a household in the area was $32,437, and the median income for a family was $35,518. Males had a median income of $28,779 versus $19,936 for females. The per capita income is $11,701. 18.6% of the population and 17.0% of families were below the poverty line. 24.3% of those under the age of 18 and 19.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Aldine Independent School District and Aldine High School serve the area. Aldine Independent School District is a school district based in Houston, Texas. ...


Despite being located in Houston, it is not served by the Houston Independent School District. The Houston Independent School District is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States. ...


The Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch serves the community. The Harris County Public Library West University Branch and the West University Place Recreation Center, both located in West University Place, Texas Harris County Public Library is a public library system operated in Harris County, Texas. ...


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Coordinates: 29.919136° N -95.379834° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...

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Aldine, Houston, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (569 words)
Aldine was once a town, but now a small portion of the area is in the corporate limits of Houston, in Harris County, Texas.
The remaining unincorporated area is in the city of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
The Aldine area is nearby Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is the second largest aviation facility in Texas.
Houston, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (8211 words)
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States.
Houston is one of only five cities in the United States with permanent professional resident companies in all of the major performing arts disciplines—opera, ballet, music, and theatre.
Texas Southern University is a historically fl university located in the historic Third Ward community, is heralded as a pioneer, and distinguishes itself as one of the leading producers of African American scholars that obtain collegiate, professional, and graduate degrees in the state, as well as the nation.
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