Port Lavaca is a city located in Calhoun County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,035. It is the county seat of Calhoun County6.
Geography
The city of Port Lavaca is located on Lavaca Bay, the western extension of Matagorda Bay.
Port Lavaca is located at 28°36′56″ North, 96°37′47″ West (28.615635, -96.629741)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.3 km˛ (13.6 mi˛). 25.4 km˛ (9.8 mi˛) of it is land and 10.0 km˛ (3.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 28.23% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,035 people, 4,189 households, and 3,133 families residing in the city. The population density is 474.6/km˛ (1,229.9/mi˛). There are 4,791 housing units at an average density of 188.9/km˛ (489.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 71.95% White, 4.05% African American, 0.47% Native American, 3.96% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 16.92% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 52.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Hallettsville is a city located in Lavaca County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,345. It is the county seat of Lavaca County6.
Geography
Hallettsville is located at 29°26'43" North, 96°56'27" West (29.445398, -96.940734)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛). 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,345 people, 1,019 households, and 627 families residing in the city. The population density is 406.0/km˛ (1,051.0/mi˛). There are 1,223
Port Arthur is a city located in Jefferson County, and is situated in East Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 57,755.
The Southeast Texas Regional Airport in Nederland, Texas serves Beaumont, Texas and Port Arthur.
Port Arthur is the native town of Olympic gold medallist and champion golfer Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
Geography
Port Arthur is located on the western bank of Sabine Lake. The Rainbow Bridge across the Neches River connects Port Arthur to Bridge City.
The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway runs past the city, separated from Sabine Lake by Pleasure Island. The 18.5 mile man-made island was created
Karnack is a city located in northeastern Harrison County near Caddo Lake in East Texas, USA. As of the 1990 census, the city had a total population of 755.
The city is named after Karnack, Egypt (near modern-day Luxor). It was thought that the city's alignment with the city of Port Caddo was relative to that of Karnack and Thebes. The city is the birth place and location of the childhood home of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.
Port Aransas is a city located in Nueces County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,370 and located approximately six miles from the City of Aransas Pass.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.3 km˛ (12.1 mi˛). 22.8 km˛ (8.8 mi˛) of it is land and 8.4 km˛ (3.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 27.01% water.
Port Aransas is located at 27°49'39" North, 97°4'20" West (27.827373, -97.072205)1.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,370 people, 1,542 households, and 993 families residing in
Founded in 1835 in Washington County, Texas. Twelve miles from Brenham, Texas.
