Cloverleaf, Texas

Cloverleaf, Texas,
Nickname: 
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Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
Location in Harris County and the state of Texas
Coordinates: 29°47′5″N 95°10′23″W / 29.78472°N 95.17306°W / 29.78472; -95.17306
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHarris
Area
 • Total
3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2)
 • Land3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
24,100
 • Density7,300/sq mi (2,800/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77015
Area code713
FIPS code48-15628[1]
GNIS feature ID1373144[2]

Cloverleaf is a census-designated place (CDP) in east central Harris County, Texas, United States.[3] The population was 24,100 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

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Cloverleaf originated as a stop on the Beaumont, Sour Lake, and Western Railway. A 1936 county highway map indicates an unnamed development that became Cloverleaf. The Handbook of Texas states that a post office may have existed for a short period of time around 1950. In 1990, Cloverleaf had 18,230 residents and 18 churches.[3]

Geography

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Map of Cloverleaf

Cloverleaf is located at 29°47′5″N 95°10′23″W / 29.78472°N 95.17306°W / 29.78472; -95.17306 (29.784676, -95.172959).[5] The community is located between the city of Jacinto City and the Channelview CDP along Interstate 10.[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.6 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
198017,317
199018,2305.3%
200023,50829.0%
201022,942−2.4%
202024,1005.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–1900[7] 1910[8]
1920[9] 1930[10] 1940[11]
1950[12] 1960[13] 1970[14]
1980[15] 1990[16] 2000[17]
2010[18] 2020[19]

Cloverleaf first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.[15]

2020 census

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Cloverleaf CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[20] Pop 2010[21] Pop 2020[19] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 8,737 4,531 2,829 37.17% 19.75% 11.74%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3,726 2,310 2,132 15.85% 10.07% 8.85%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 55 32 40 0.23% 0.14% 0.17%
Asian alone (NH) 342 270 220 1.45% 1.18% 0.91%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 4 3 0.00% 0.02% 0.01%
Other Race alone (NH) 12 31 44 0.05% 0.14% 0.18%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 213 128 228 0.91% 0.56% 0.95%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10,423 15,636 18,604 44.34% 68.15% 77.20%
Total 23,508 22,942 24,100 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,100 people, 7,087 households, and 5,743 families residing in the CDP. At the 2000 census there were 23,508 people, 7,287 households, and 5,800 families in the CDP. The population density was 6,589.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,544.1/km2). There were 7,865 housing units at an average density of 2,204.5 per square mile (851.2/km2).

In 2000, the racial makup of the CDP was 58.77% White, 16.11% African American, 0.59% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 20.27% from other races, and 2.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.34%.[1] By 2020, non-Hispanic whites declined to 11.74% of the population, and Hispanics or Latinos of any race grew to 77.2% of the population.[22]

In 2000, the median household income was $37,449 and the median family income was $40,231. Males had a median income of $30,958 versus $25,044 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,245. About 15.6% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. In 2020, the median household income increased to $49,276.[23]

Government and infrastructure

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The Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated the Settegast Health Center in southeast Houston for the ZIP code 77015. The designated public hospital is Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in northeast Houston.[24]

Education

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Cloverleaf is zoned to schools in the Galena Park Independent School District.[25]

Elementary schools in the Cloverleaf CDP include Cloverleaf Elementary School,[26] Green Valley Elementary School,[27] Havard Elementary School,[28] Sam Houston Elementary School,[29] and North Shore Elementary School.[30] All residents are zoned to Cobb 6th Grade School, which is located outside the CDP.[31] Most residents are zoned to North Shore Middle School, in the CDP,[32] for grades 7 through 8; some residents are zoned to Cunningham Middle School, outside the CDP, instead.[33] All residents are zoned to North Shore Senior High School for grades 9 through 12.[34]

In 1990, Cloverleaf had two elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school.[3]

Residents of Galena Park ISD (and therefore Cloverleaf CDP) are zoned to San Jacinto College.[35]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d Cloverleaf, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Cloverleaf CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cloverleaf CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Cloverleaf CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cloverleaf CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  23. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  24. ^ "Clinic/Emergency/Registration Center Directory By ZIP Code". Harris County Hospital District. November 19, 2001. Archived from the original on November 19, 2001. Retrieved April 8, 2021. - See ZIP code 77015. See this map for relevant ZIP code.
  25. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Cloverleaf CDP, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2019. - Census 2000 Map: index, pages 1 and 2. 1990 Census Maps (index for Harris County): Pages 139 and 140.
  26. ^ "Cloverleaf.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  27. ^ "GreenValley.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  28. ^ "Havard.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  29. ^ "SamHouston.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  30. ^ "NorthShoreElem.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  31. ^ "Cobb.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  32. ^ "NorthShoreMiddle.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  33. ^ "Cunningham.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  34. ^ "NorthShoreHighandSenior.pdf Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  35. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.197. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
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