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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, Texas|Harris&nbsp;County]]. Its population was 45,688 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Channelview CDP, Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 27, 2012 }}</ref>
'''Channelview''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]] on the east side of [[Houston]] in [[Harris County, Texas|Harris&nbsp;County]]. Its population was 45,688 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Channelview CDP, Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 27, 2012 }}</ref>


== History ==<!--Use Handbook-->
== History ==
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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 [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] San Jacinto Ordnance Depot.
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 [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] San Jacinto Ordnance Depot.


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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:ChannelviewTXMap.png|thumb|Map of the Channelview CDP]]
[[File:ChannelviewTXMap.png|thumb|Map of the Channelview CDP]]
Channelview, located at the point where the [[San Jacinto River (Texas)|San Jacinto River]] forms the Old River, is north of [[Interstate 10 in Texas|Interstate 10]] and the [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]] and {{convert|15|mi|0}} east of [[downtown Houston]].<ref name="Handbook">{{Handbook of Texas|id=hfc06|name=Channelview, Texas}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.channelview.isd.esc4.net/default.asp?pageID=45 About CISD] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007112711/http://www.channelview.isd.esc4.net/default.asp?pageID=45 |date=October 7, 2011 }}." [[Channelview Independent School District]]. Retrieved on October 21, 2011.</ref>
Channelview, located at the point where the [[San Jacinto River (Texas)|San Jacinto River]] forms the Old River, is north of [[Interstate 10 in Texas|Interstate 10]] and the [[Missouri Pacific Railroad]] and {{convert|15|mi|0}} east of [[downtown Houston]].<ref name="Handbook">{{Handbook of Texas|id=hfc06|name=Channelview, Texas}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.channelview.isd.esc4.net/default.asp?pageID=45 About CISD] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007112711/http://www.channelview.isd.esc4.net/default.asp?pageID=45 |date=October 7, 2011 }}." [[Channelview Independent School District]]. Retrieved on October 21, 2011.</ref>


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


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== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
2025 Super Bowl MVP [[National Football League|NFL]] quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]] is a graduate of [[Channelview High School]].
[[National Football League|NFL]] quarterback [[Jalen Hurts]], the 2025 Super Bowl MVP, 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 (baseball)|Glenn Wilson]] (1982-1993).
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 (baseball)|Glenn Wilson]] (1982–1993).
 
== See also ==
* {{Portal-inline|Texas}}


==References==
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==External links==
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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.[1]

History

Channelview was given its name since it is located on the northeastern curve of the Houston Ship Channel.[2] 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.[3]

In 1997, Coy Wayne Wesbrook committed mass murder in Channelview, killing five people.[4]

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 Script error: No such module "convert". east of downtown Houston.[2][5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Channelview has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 18.46%, are covered by water.[6]

Demographics

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Channelview first appeared as a census designated place in the 1980 United States census.[16]

2020 census

Channelview CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[21] Pop 2010[22] Pop 2020[20] % 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 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[23] of 2000, 29,685 people, 9,189 households, and 7,369 families lived in the CDP. The population density was Script error: No such module "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.[24]

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.[25]

Education

Most Channelview CDP residents are served by the Channelview Independent School District, which is headquartered in the CDP.[26][27] Some residents are served by the Galena Park Independent School District, which is also headquartered in the Channelview CDP.[27][28]

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.[29]

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 [30] Sam Houston Elementary School,[31] and North Shore Elementary School,[32] which are in the Cloverleaf CDP. All residents are zoned to Cobb Elementary School,[33] North Shore Middle School in the Cloverleaf CDP,[34] and North Shore Senior High School with two campuses in the Cloverleaf CDP.[35]

Residents of both Channelview ISD and Galena Park ISD (and therefore all of Channelview CDP) are zoned to San Jacinto College.[36]

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.[37]

Infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Channelview Post Office at 531 Sheldon Road.[38]

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.[39]

Notable people

NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts, the 2025 Super Bowl MVP, 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).

See also

References

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  3. ↑ Suro, Roberto. "Texas Mother Gets 15 Years In Murder Plot." The New York Times. September 5, 1991.
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  5. ↑ "About CISD Template:Webarchive." Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on October 21, 2011.
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  26. ↑ "Welcome to Channelview ISD Template:Webarchive." Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on December 25, 2008.
  27. ↑ a b "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
  28. ↑ Home Page Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 25, 2008.
  29. ↑ "Campuses Template:Webarchive."Channelview Independent School District. Retrieved on December 26, 2008.
  30. ↑ "Havard.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  31. ↑ "SamHouston.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  32. ↑ "NorthShoreElem.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  33. ↑ "Cobb.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  34. ↑ "NorthShoreMiddle.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  35. ↑ "NorthShoreHighandSenior.pdf Template:Webarchive." Galena Park Independent School District. Retrieved on December 20, 2008.
  36. ↑ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.197. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
  37. ↑ "V.V. Ramsey Community Center/M.L. Flukinger Community Center Template:Webarchive." Harris County, Texas. Retrieved on December 3, 2008.
  38. ↑ "Post Office Location - CHANNELVIEW." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 3, 2008.
  39. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". - See ZIP codes 77015 and 77530. See this map for relevant ZIP code.

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