Channelview, Texas | |
|---|---|
 Location of Channelview inHarris County andTexas | |
| Coordinates:29°47′12″N95°7′20″W / 29.78667°N 95.12222°W /29.78667; -95.12222 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.1 sq mi (47.0 km2) |
| • Land | 14.8 sq mi (38.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45,688 |
• Estimate (2022) | 43,204 |
| • Density | 3,090/sq mi (1,190/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 77530 |
| Area code | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-14236[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373053[2] |
Channelview is acensus-designated place (CDP) in theU.S. state ofTexas on the east side ofHouston inHarris County. Its population was 45,688 at the2020 U.S. census.[3]
Channelview was given its name since it is located on the northeastern curve of theHouston Ship Channel.[4] The site of Channelview was home toLorenzo de Zavala, one of the founding fathers of theRepublic of Texas. DuringWorld War II, the area south of Market to the Ship Channel, and what is now DeZavala St. to the tollway, was part of theU.S. Army San Jacinto Ordnance Depot.
In 1990,an explosion occurred at theARCO petrochemical plant in Channelview that killed 17 people and injured five others.
In 1991, Channelview was the site of a notable murder plot.Wanda Webb Holloway was convicted of attempting to hire a hitman to kill the mother of her daughter's junior high school cheerleading rival.[5]
In 1997,Coy Wayne Wesbrook committed mass murder in Channelview, killing five people.[6]
Channelview, located at the point where theSan Jacinto River forms the Old River, is north ofInterstate 10 and theMissouri Pacific Railroad and 15 miles (24 km) east ofdowntown Houston.[4][7]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Channelview has a total area of 18.1 square miles (47.0 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.7 km2), or 18.46%, are covered by water.[8]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 17,471 | — | |
| 1990 | 25,564 | 46.3% | |
| 2000 | 29,685 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 38,289 | 29.0% | |
| 2020 | 45,688 | 19.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1850–1900[10] 1910[11] 1920[12] 1930[13] 1940[14] 1950[15] 1960[16] 1970[17] 1980[18] 1990[19] 2000[20] 2010[21] 2020[22] | |||
Channelview first appeared as acensus designated place in the1980 United States census.[18]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[23] | Pop 2010[24] | Pop 2020[22] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 13,841 | 8,483 | 6,120 | 46.63% | 22.16% | 13.40% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,798 | 5,671 | 5,543 | 12.79% | 14.81% | 12.13% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 86 | 95 | 58 | 0.29% | 0.25% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 592 | 592 | 633 | 1.99% | 1.55% | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 11 | 14 | 16 | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 35 | 51 | 153 | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.33% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 305 | 283 | 523 | 1.03% | 0.74% | 1.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11,017 | 23,100 | 32,642 | 37.11% | 60.33% | 71.45% |
| Total | 29,685 | 38,289 | 45,688 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 United States census, 45,688 people, 11,893 households, and 9,752 families were residing in the CDP. As of thecensus[1] of 2000, 29,685 people, 9,189 households, and 7,369 families lived in the CDP. The population density was 1,831.2 inhabitants per square mile (707.0/km2). The 9,874 housing units had an average density of 609.1/sq mi (235.2/km2).
In 2000, theracial makeup of the CDP was 63.15% White, 13.03% African American, 0.55% Native American, 2.03% Asian, 18.35% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 37.11% of the population. In 2020, the racial and ethnic makeup grew to a predominant Hispanic or Latino population (71.45%); non-Hispanic whites declined to 13.4% of the population.[25]
Of the 9,189 households in 2000, 48.6% had children under 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were not families. About 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.22, and the average family size was 3.60.
In the CDP, the age distribution was 33.7% under 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,968, and for a family was $45,638 as of 2000. Males had a median income of $35,592 versus $26,423 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $15,115. About 11.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 17.3% of those under 18 and 15.4% of those 65 or over. By 2020, its median household income increased to $64,045.[26]
Most Channelview CDP residents are served by theChannelview Independent School District, which is headquartered in the CDP.[27][28] Some residents are served by theGalena Park Independent School District, which is also headquartered in the Channelview CDP.[28][29]
Channelview ISD operates schools within the CDP. The district has one prekindergarten campus (Early Childhood Center), six elementary schools (Harvey Brown, Crenshaw, DeZavala, Hamblen, McMullan, and McGhee), two junior high schools (Alice Johnson Junior High School, and Anthony Aguirre Junior High School,), L.W. Kolarik 9th Grade Center, andChannelview High School. In addition, CISD operates theEndeavor High School of Choice, an alternative high school.[30]
Sections of Channelview CDP in the Galena Park school district are zoned to schools outside of the Channelview CDP. The sections are divided between the attendance boundaries of[31] Sam Houston Elementary School,[32] and North Shore Elementary School,[33] which are in theCloverleaf CDP. All residents are zoned to Cobb Elementary School,[34] North Shore Middle School in the Cloverleaf CDP,[35] andNorth Shore Senior High School with two campuses in the Cloverleaf CDP.[36]
Residents of both Channelview ISD and Galena Park ISD (and therefore all of Channelview CDP) are zoned toSan Jacinto College.[37]
Family Christian Academy and Foundation Christian School are located in Channelview.
Harris County Precinct 2 operates the V.V. Ramsey Community Center, the M.L. Flukinger Community Center at 16003 Lorenzo Street, and the Old River Terrace Park on Market St.[38]
TheUnited States Postal Service operates the Channelview Post Office at 531 Sheldon Road.[39]
TheHarris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated theBaytown Health Center in southeast Houston for the ZIP code 77530, and theSettegast Health Center for the ZIP code 77015. The designated public hospital isLyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in northeast Houston.[40]
NFL quarterbackJalen Hurts, the 2025 Super Bowl MVP, is a graduate ofChannelview High School.
Channelview is also home to formerHouston Astros pitcherChris Sampson (2006–2010), formerChicago Bears wide receiverJohnny Knox (2009–2011), and former outfielderGlenn Wilson (1982–1993).
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