Channelview, Texas

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Channelview is a census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas on the east side of Houston in Harris County. Its population was 45,688 at the 2020 U.S. census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

History

Channelview was given its name since it is located on the northeastern curve of the Houston Ship Channel.<ref name="Handbook"/> The site of Channelview was home to Lorenzo de Zavala, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Texas. During World War II, the area south of Market to the Ship Channel, and what is now DeZavala St. to the tollway, was part of the U.S. Army San Jacinto Ordnance Depot.

In 1990, an explosion occurred at the ARCO 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.<ref>Suro, Roberto. "Texas Mother Gets 15 Years In Murder Plot." The New York Times. September 5, 1991.</ref>

In 1997, Coy Wayne Wesbrook committed mass murder in Channelview, killing five people.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Geography

File:ChannelviewTXMap.png

Map of the Channelview CDP

Channelview, located at the point where the San Jacinto River forms the Old River, is north of Interstate 10 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad and Template:Convert east of downtown Houston.<ref name="Handbook">Template:Handbook of Texas</ref><ref>"About CISD Template:Webarchive." Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on October 21, 2011.</ref>

According to the United States Census Bureau, Channelview has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert, or 18.46%, are covered by water.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Demographics

Channelview first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.<ref name=1980CensusTX/>

2020 census

Channelview CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	Template:Partial<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	% 2000	% 2010	Template:Partial
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 or Alaska Native alone (NH)	86	95	58	0.29%	0.25%	0.13%
Asian alone (NH)	592	592	633	1.99%	1.55%	1.39%
Pacific 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 the 2020 United States census, 45,688 people, 11,893 households, and 9,752 families were residing in the CDP. As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 29,685 people, 9,189 households, and 7,369 families lived in the CDP. The population density was Template:Convert. The 9,874 housing units had an average density of 609.1/sq mi (235.2/km²).

In 2000, the racial 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 or Latino 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.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,115. About 11.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Education

Most Channelview CDP residents are served by the Channelview Independent School District, which is headquartered in the CDP.<ref>"Welcome to Channelview ISD Template:Webarchive." Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on December 25, 2008. </ref><ref name="Channelviewmap">"2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Channelview CDP, TX" (index). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 5, 2017. Detail maps: 1, 2, 3, 4, A01</ref> Some residents are served by the Galena Park Independent School District, which is also headquartered in the Channelview CDP.<ref name="Channelviewmap" /><ref>Home Page Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 25, 2008. </ref>

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, and Channelview High School. In addition, CISD operates the Endeavor High School of Choice, an alternative high school.<ref>"Campuses Template:Webarchive."Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on December 26, 2008.</ref>

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 <ref>"Havard.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref> Sam Houston Elementary School,<ref>"SamHouston.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref> and North Shore Elementary School,<ref>"NorthShoreElem.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref> which are in the Cloverleaf CDP. All residents are zoned to Cobb Elementary School,<ref>"Cobb.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref> North Shore Middle School in the Cloverleaf CDP,<ref>"NorthShoreMiddle.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref> and North Shore Senior High School with two campuses in the Cloverleaf CDP.<ref>"NorthShoreHighandSenior.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.</ref>

Residents of both Channelview ISD and Galena Park ISD (and therefore all of Channelview CDP) are zoned to San Jacinto College.<ref>Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.197. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..</ref>

Family Christian Academy and Foundation Christian School are located in Channelview.

Parks and recreation

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.<ref>"V.V. Ramsey Community Center/M.L. Flukinger Community Center Template:Webarchive." Harris County, Texas. Retrieved on December 3, 2008.</ref>

Infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Channelview Post Office at 531 Sheldon Road.<ref>"Post Office Location - CHANNELVIEW." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 3, 2008.</ref>

The Harris Health System (formerly Harris County Hospital District) designated the Baytown Health Center in southeast Houston for the ZIP code 77530, and the Settegast Health Center for the ZIP code 77015. The designated public hospital is Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in northeast Houston.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} - See ZIP codes 77015 and 77530. See this map for relevant ZIP code.</ref>

Notable people

2025 Super Bowl MVP NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts is a graduate of Channelview High School.

Channelview is also home to former Houston Astros pitcher Chris Sampson (2006–2010), former Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox (2009–2011), and former outfielder Glenn Wilson (1982-1993).