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Galveston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the population is 277,563. Its county seat is Galveston ⁶. League City is the largest city in Galveston County in terms of population [1]; between 2000 and 2005 it surpassed Galveston as the county's largest city. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_TX.svgâ€Ž File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Texas ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas Politics Portal A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ... The Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, is the seventh-largest metropolitan area and one of the most diverse[2] in the United States consisting of 10 counties within the state of Texas. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... League City is a city located in Galveston County, Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Geography

Galveston County is located on the plains of the Texas Gulf Coast in the southeastern part of the state. The county is bounded on the northeast by Galveston Bay and on the northwest by Clear Creek and Clear Lake. Much of the county covers Galveston Bay, and is bounded to the south by the Galveston Seawall and beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is a major body of water bordered and nearly landlocked by North America. ... Galveston Bay is a large estuary located along Texass coastline. ... Clear Creek may refer to: Clear Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River in Colorado, and the cradle of the Colorado Gold Rush. ... Clear Lake is a region in parts of Harris and Galveston County in Texas. ... Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,261 km² (873 mi²). 1,032 km² (398 mi²) of it is land and 1,229 km² (474 mi²) of it (54.35%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Major Highways

Image File history File links I-45. ... Interstate 45 (abbreviated I-45 or in Texas IH-45) is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Texas, United States. ... Image File history File links Texas_6. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Texas State Highway 87 or SH 87 runs for 249. ... Image File history File links Texas_146. ... Texas State Highway 146, or SH 146, is a North-south highway in southeastern Texas begining in Livingston, TX, starting at US 190 and procedes South going to Liberty, TX, where it termintates at US 90. ...

Adjacent counties

Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown metropolitan area. ... Chambers County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... Brazoria County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas located on the Gulf Coast within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown metropolitan area. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 250,158 people, 94,782 households, and 66,157 families residing in the county. The population density was 242/km² (628/mi²). There were 111,733 housing units at an average density of 108/km² (280/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.69% White, 15.44% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 7.18% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. 17.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City 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 encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 94,782 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 13.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,419, and the median income for a family was $51,435. Males had a median income of $41,406 versus $28,703 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,568. About 10.10% of families and 13.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...

United States Congress

Kathryn Ann Bailey Hutchison, usually known as Kay Bailey Hutchison (born July 22, 1943, in Galveston, Texas), is the senior United States Senator from Texas. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... John Cornyn III (born February 2, 1952) is the junior United States Senator from Texas. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Ronald Ernest Paul (born August 20, 1935) is a 10th-term Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a member of the Republican Party, a physician, and a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Nicholas V. Nick Lampson (born February 14, 1945) is an American politician from the state of Texas. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas Politics Portal Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic...

Texas Legislature

Texas Senate

J. Michael â€œMikeâ€ Jackson (born 20 August 1953)[1] is a Republican member of the Texas Senate representing the 11th District. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Kyle Janek is a Texas Republican Senator. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...

Texas House of Representatives

Allen Craig Eiland (born April 4, 1962) is a Democratic member of the Texas House, representing House District 23. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas Politics Portal Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ...

Communities

Cities

Bayou Vista is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Clear Lake Shores is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Dickinson is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Friendswood is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas, partially in Galveston County and Harris County, within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Hitchcock is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Jamaica Beach is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Kemah is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... La Marque (formerly Lamarque) is a city in Galveston County, Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... League City is a city located in Galveston County, Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... Santa Fe (Spanish: santaâ€”holy, feâ€”faith) is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. ... Texas City is a city in Galveston County in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. ...

Villages

Unincorporated areas

Bacliff is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Bolivar Peninsula is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Crystal Beach is a town in Galveston County, Texas. ... Gilchrist, Texas is an unincorporated residential community and beachfront resort along State Highway 87, located seventeen miles east of Bolivar Point on Bolivar Peninsula. ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Port Bolivar, Texas, is an unincorporated community located at the end of the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, USA. As of 1990, Port Bolivar had a population of 1,200. ... San Leon is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ...

Education

Several school districts serve Galveston County communities. School districts are a form of special-purpose district in the United States (amongst some other places) which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools. ...

Several Galveston County cities operate public libraries. Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) is a school district based in League City, Texas. ... Dickinson Independent School District is a school district based in Dickinson, Texas, United States. ... Friendswood Independent school district is the only school district for the city of Friendwood south of Houston. ... Galveston Independent School District is a school district based in Galveston, Texas. ... High Island Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of High Island, Texas (USA). ... Hitchcock Independent School District is a public school district based in Hitchcock, Texas (USA). ... La Marque Independent School District is a public school district based in La Marque, Texas (USA). ... Santa Fe Independent School District is a public school district based in Santa Fe, Texas (USA). ... Texas City Independent School District is a public school district based in Texas City, Texas (USA). ... Librarians and patrons in a typical larger urban public library. ...

Also, three community colleges serve the area: San Jacinto College, College of the Mainland and Galveston College. Rosenberg Library is a public library serving Galveston, Texas is one of the oldest continuously operating libraries in the U.S. State of Texas. ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a junior college, is an educational institution providing post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associates degrees. ... San Jacinto College is a community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U.S. state of Texas. ... College of the Mainland (COM) is a community college located in Texas City, Texas. ... Galveston College is a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas. ...

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	v • d • e Municipalities and Communities of Galveston County, Texas County Seat: Galveston
Incorporated places	Bayou Vista • Clear Lake Shores • Dickinson • Friendswood‡ • Galveston • Hitchcock • Jamaica Beach • Kemah • La Marque • League City‡ • Santa Fe • Texas City • Tiki Island The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 kmÂ²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... An incorporated place, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is a type of governmental unit incorporated under state law as a city, town (except the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin), borough (except in Alaska and New York), or village and having legally prescribed limits, powers, and... Bayou Vista is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Clear Lake Shores is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Dickinson is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Friendswood is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas, partially in Galveston County and Harris County, within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Hitchcock is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Jamaica Beach is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Kemah is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... La Marque (formerly Lamarque) is a city in Galveston County, Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... League City is a city located in Galveston County, Texas within the Houstonâ€“Sugar Landâ€“Baytown Metropolitan Area. ... Santa Fe (Spanish: santaâ€”holy, feâ€”faith) is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. ... Texas City is a city in Galveston County in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. ... Tiki Island is a village located in Galveston County, Texas. ...
CDPs and other unincorporated areas	Algoa • Bacliff • Bolivar Peninsula • Crystal Beach • Gilchrist • High Island • Port Bolivar • San Leon A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Bacliff is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Bolivar Peninsula is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Crystal Beach is a town in Galveston County, Texas. ... Gilchrist, Texas is an unincorporated residential community and beachfront resort along State Highway 87, located seventeen miles east of Bolivar Point on Bolivar Peninsula. ... High Island is an unincorporated city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Port Bolivar, Texas, is an unincorporated community located at the end of the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, USA. As of 1990, Port Bolivar had a population of 1,200. ... San Leon is a census-designated place located in Galveston County, Texas. ...
Footnotes	‡This city also has portions in adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 29°23′N 94°52′W / 29.38, -94.86 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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