Nassau Bay, Texas

Nassau Bay, Texas
City

Lakeside houses in Nassau Bay

Location of Nassau Bay, Texas
Coordinates: 29°32′40″N 95°5′22″W / 29.54444°N 95.08944°W / 29.54444; -95.08944Coordinates: 29°32′40″N 95°5′22″W / 29.54444°N 95.08944°W / 29.54444; -95.08944
Country United States
State Texas
County Harris
Area
 • Total 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
 • Land 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2)
 • Water 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation 16 ft (5 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 4,002
 • Density 2,400/sq mi (910/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC–6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC–5)
ZIP codes 77058, 77258
Area code(s) 281
FIPS code 48-50376[1]
GNIS feature ID 1388574[2]
Website www.nassaubay.com

Nassau Bay is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, bordering the southeastern edge of the city of Houston. It is located in the Clear Lake Area near Galveston Bay, directly adjacent to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The population was 4,002 at the 2010 census.[3] The current mayor is Mark Denman.[4]

History

Colonel Raymond Pearson established the Spirit of 1776 Ranch on what would become Nassau Bay. In 1962, a community was planned which would be an exclusive residential and commercial area emphasizing its pioneers and at a then-staggering cost of $49 million. In 1962 construction of Nassau Bay began and the first residents moved to Nassau Bay in 1964; its initial population was 400. It was developed by Ernest W. Roe Company, with Thompson McCleary of Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott providing architectural services and Nassau Bay Development Associates establishing the development. The name was chosen by the developers because of the tropical feeling it generated. At the time, NASA was moving personnel from several areas in the United States with a high quality of life, including California and notably, Florida. In 1968 the community had 2,979 residents. The city incorporated in 1970. The population was 6,702 in 1980, 4,526 in 1982, 4,506 in 1991, and 4,170 in 2000.[5]

Geography

Map of Nassau Bay

Nassau Bay is located at 29°32′40″N 95°5′22″W / 29.54444°N 95.08944°W / 29.54444; -95.08944 (29.544463, -95.089558).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 22.81%, is water. Its acreage is 570 acres (230 ha).[5]

It is adjacent to the Johnson Space Center (JSC), which lies on the other side of Texas State Highway NASA Road 1.[5] Carlton Bayou, Clear Lake, and Swan Lagoon serve as boundaries of the community.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19804,526—
19904,320−4.6%
20004,170−3.5%
20104,002−4.0%
Est. 20144,108[7]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,170 people, 2,049 households, and 1,213 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,146.0 people per square mile (1,210.6/km²). There were 2,243 housing units at an average density of 1,692.2 per square mile (651.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.64% White, 3.91% Asian, 2.23%of multi-racial background, 1.87% African American,1.68% from other races, 0.50% Native American, and 0.17% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race accounted for 6.28% of the population.

There were 2,049 households out of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the city the population was spread out with 15.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,353, and the median income for a family was $77,252. Males had a median income of $52,295 versus $38,819 for females. The per capita income for the city was $39,113. About 3.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Pupils in Nassau Bay attend schools in Clear Creek Independent School District. The community is within the Board of Trustee District 2,[9] represented by Win Weber as of 2008.[10]

Pupils are zoned to Robinson Elementary School in Pasadena, Space Center Intermediate School (Houston), and Clear Creek High School (League City).

Prior to the 2006–2007 school year, Nassau Bay was zoned to Falcon Pass Elementary School (Houston).

Private schools

St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School, a private school, is located in Nassau Bay.[11]

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Nassau Bay Post Office at 18214 Upper Bay Road.[12]

Sister city

Nassau Bay is the sister city of Star City, Russia, the home of the Russian equivalent of the Johnson Space Center.[13]

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. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Nassau Bay city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  4. ↑
  5. 1 2 3 4 "NASSAU BAY, TX." Handbook of Texas. Retrieved on February 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ District 2 Map. Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
  10. ↑ "School Board Members: Bios and Contact Information." Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
  11. ↑
  12. ↑ "Post Office Location - NASSAU BAY." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
  13. ↑ Nassau Bay, TX, official city website. http://www.nassaubay.com/sister_city.htm

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