Lake Jackson, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas
City

Location in Brazoria County in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 29°2′13″N 95°26′18″W / 29.03694°N 95.43833°W / 29.03694; -95.43833Coordinates: 29°2′13″N 95°26′18″W / 29.03694°N 95.43833°W / 29.03694; -95.43833
Country United StatesUnited States
State TexasTexas
County Brazoria
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • City Council Mayor Joe Rinehart
Heather Melass
Will Brooks
Glenda V Mendoza
Scott Schwertner
Jon 'JB' Baker
 • City Manager William P. Yenne
Area
 • Total 20.9 sq mi (54.2 km2)
 • Land 19.5 sq mi (50.4 km2)
 • Water 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2)
Elevation 13 ft (4 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 26,849
 • Density 1,381/sq mi (533.2/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC–6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC–5)
ZIP code 77566
Area code(s) 979
FIPS code 48-40588[1]
GNIS feature ID 1360850[2]
Website www.lakejackson-tx.gov

Lake Jackson is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 26,849.[3]

In 1942 a portion of Lake Jackson was first developed as a company town for workers of the Dow Chemical Company; it developed 5,000 acres on the former Abner Jackson Plantation. An oxbow lake was also named after the planter, whose house was located at the lake. Minor ruins of the Lake Jackson Plantation can now be seen in a park at the site.

Geography

The city of Lake Jackson is located in south-central Brazoria County at 29°2′13″N 95°26′18″W / 29.03694°N 95.43833°W / 29.03694; -95.43833 (29.036837, -95.438339).[4] It is bordered to the east by the cities of Clute and Richwood, and to the southwest by the Brazos River. Texas State Highway 288, the Nolan Ryan Expressway, runs through the city, leading 10 miles (16 km) north to Angleton, the county seat, 52 miles (84 km) north to downtown Houston, and 9 miles (14 km) southeast to Freeport on the Gulf of Mexico.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake Jackson has a total area of 20.9 square miles (54.2 km2), of which 19.5 square miles (50.4 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), or 7.11%, is water.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19502,897—
19609,651233.1%
197013,37638.6%
198019,10242.8%
199022,77619.2%
200026,38615.9%
201026,8491.8%
Est. 201427,604[5]2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 26,849 people, 10,319 households, and 7,134 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,386.0 people per square mile (535.1/km²). There were 11,149 housing units at an average density of 550.2 per square mile (212.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.36% White, 5.10% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.14% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.44% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.53% of the population.

There were 9,588 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. Twenty percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out with 26.41% under the age of 18, 5.61% from 20 to 24, 12.51% from 25 to 34, 20.60% from 35 to 49, 20.10% from 50 to 64, and 12% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.06 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,901, and the median income for a family was $69,053. Males had a median income of $60,143 versus $30,398 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,877. About 5.4% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

History

The city was built in the early 1940s as a planned community, designed by Alden B. Dow of Midland, Michigan for workers in support of a new plant of the Dow Chemical Company, which his father owned. The City of Lake Jackson was incorporated March 14, 1944, and voted for home rule ten years later in 1954.

Government and politics

Lake Jackson is within Texas's 14th congressional district and is represented by Randy Weber.

Economy

Gas station and convenience store chain Buc-ee's has its headquarters in Lake Jackson.[7]

The Dow Chemical Company and the Brazosport Independent School District are major employers of residents. Dow planned to develop this community in 1941 as a 5,000-acre residential area for workers at its Freeport plant; he is sometimes referred to as "Daddy Dow." Lake Jackson is now home to other chemical and manufacturing facilities, along with many other types of businesses. In Lake Jackson's early days, Dow helped to create a booming economy. In 2014 it announced an expansion project that is estimated to bring nearly 2,000 employees to the area.[8]

The unemployment rate in Lake Jackson, TX, is 8.40%, with job growth of 2.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.40%. The income per capita is $30,625, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $68,391. The sales tax rate in Lake Jackson, TX, is 8.25%.[9]

Sales tax income represents a population of over 70,000 indicating the draw of the retail shopping from the area.

Education

Colleges

Brazosport College is a public community college which was recently upgraded to offer a baccalaureate degree in certain technical fields. It is also distinguished for its professional music hall, The Clarion. Brazosport College's Music Department has been able to bring many successful music artists to Lake Jackson, including Rita Coolidge, Lyle Lovett, Don McLean, Phil Woods, and John Pizarelli.

Public schools

The public schools in the city are operated by Brazosport Independent School District.

K-5 elementary schools within Lake Jackson include:

Residents are zoned to:

Private schools

The private schools within Lake Jackson include:

Public libraries

The Lake Jackson Library is a part of the Brazoria County Library System.

Transportation

Airports

Brazoria County Airport serves Lake Jackson.

Mass transit

Southern Brazoria County Transit provides bus service options for Lake Jackson, Clute, Freeport and Angleton.

Highways

 State Highway 288. Northbound SH 288 to Houston. Southbound, SH 288 routes to Freeport.

Texas State Highway 332 extends from its west end SH 36 in Brazoria to its east end at Surfside Beach.

Streets

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lake Jackson city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Contact Us." Buc-ee's. Retrieved on February 18, 2011. "327 Hwy 2004 Rd Lake Jackson, Texas 77566."
  8. ↑ "Daddy Dow gives Lake Jackson another gift", Biz Journals, March 2014
  9. ↑ "Lake Jackson, Texas", Best Places
  10. ↑ "2007 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools: All Public Elementary Schools" (PDF). US Department of Education. Retrieved March 1, 2011.

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