Horizon City, Texas
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| Coordinates: 31°40′56″N 106°11′46″W / 31.68222°N 106.19611°WCoordinates: 31°40′56″N 106°11′46″W / 31.68222°N 106.19611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Walter Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Land | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,022 ft (1,226 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 16,735 population_density_km2 = 881.3 |
| • Density | 2,288.25/sq mi (883.50/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP codes | 79927-79928 |
| Area code(s) | 915 |
| FIPS code | 48-34832[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1359564[2] |
| Website | http://www.horizoncity-tx.gov |
Horizon City is a city in El Paso County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,233 at the 2000 census and 13,043 at the 2008 census. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. Estimates for the 2010 census show the population at 16,735.
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[edit] Climate
- Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature = 78.0°F
- Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature = 49.0°F
- Annual Avg. Temperature = 63.2°F
- Percent of Possible Sunshine = 83
- Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) = 49
- Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) = 2
- Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) = 9.00"
- Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) = 6.00"
[edit] Geography
Horizon City is located at 31°40′56″N 106°11′46″W / 31.68222°N 106.19611°W (31.682315, -106.196127)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (15 km2), all of it land.
[edit] Government
The current mayor of Horizon City is Walter Miller who was elected in 2007. Horizon City is also served by seven Aldermen who are elected to two year terms. Four of the Aldermen are elected every even year and the other three and the mayor are elected every odd year in the month of May. The current Aldermen of Horizon City are Ruben Mendoza, Ron Kelley, Tony Aguilar, Kathy Masters, Charlie Ortega, Carole Zimmerman and Bill Armas.[4][5]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,233 people, 1,668 households, and 1,427 families residing in the city. The population density was 912.9 people per square mile (352.6/km²). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 304.4/sq mi (117.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.92% White, 1.74% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 12.10% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.91% of the population.
There were 1,668 households out of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,589, and the median income for a family was $50,982. Males had a median income of $36,293 versus $26,576 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,175. About 7.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government and infrastructure
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the El Paso II District Parole Office in an unincorporated area east of Horizon City.[6]
[edit] Education
Horizon City is served by the Clint and Socorro Independent School Districts.
Schools in Horizon City include:
- Horizon High School [10th to 12th]
- Horizon Middle School [6th to 7th]
- Ricardo Estrada Junior High School [8th to 9th]
- Carroll T. Welch Intermediate School [4th to 5th]
- Desert Hills Elementary School [Pre-K to 3rd]
- Frank Macias Elementary School [Pre-k to 3rd]
- Region 19 Head Start
- Eastlake High School [9th to 12th]
- Col. John O. Ensor Middle School [6th to 8th]
- Horizon Heights Elementary School [Pre-K to 5th]
- Dr. Sue Shook Elementary School [Pre-K to 5th]
[edit] Culture
Horizon City is described as having the elements of a traditional suburban or exurban setting. Having complete autonomy in its matters, Horizon City has its own political representation and dictates the direction that the city grows without large city interference or influence. The town is expected to take a surge in population with Fort Bliss expansion.
Horizon High School's National Honor Society just created a cheer squad called "Desert Thunder." This organization is in charge of fostering positive school spirit and assists in community service projects. The organization Desert Thunder is sponsored by Mr. Omar Vasquez and Mr. Jose Ramirez.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Incumbent List". El Paso County. 2009-10-06. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ "Election Summary Report: 2010 MAY CITIES, SCHOOLS AND WATER DIST ELECTION". El Paso County. 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ "Parole Division Region V." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
[edit] External links
- City of Horizon City - Official site.
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