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GEOGRAPHY Galena Park is located at 29°44'20" North, 95°14'14" West (29.738928, -95.237211). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.9 Km&2 (5.0 Mi&2 ). 12.9 km&2 (5.0 mi&2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 10,592 people, 3,054 households, and 2,461 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 819.6/km&2 (2,124.1/mi&2). There were 3,207 housing units at an average density of 248.1/km&2 (643.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.35% White , 7.65% African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.40% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 24.35% from Other Races , and 3.68% from two or more races. 69.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,054 households out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were Married Couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.92. In the city the population was spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,660, and the median income for a family was $34,702. Males had a median income of $29,814 versus $21,172 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $12,207. 25.4% of the population and 21.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 34.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. EDUCATION Students in Galena Park attend schools in Galena Park Independent School District . Galena Park students attend Galena Park Elementary School (K-5), MacArthur Elementary School (K-5), Galena Park Middle School (6-8), and Galena Park High School (9-12). The Harris County Public Library system operates the Galena Park Branch in Galena Park. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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