Crosby, Texas
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Crosby is a census-designated place located in Harris County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,714. On June 1, 2005, a refinery plant exploded in Crosby that was owned by Louisiana Oil and Gas Company.
Geography
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Location of Crosby, Texas
Crosby is located at 29°54'38" North, 95°3'39" West (29.910577, -95.060882)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,714 people, 666 households, and 464 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 292.8/km² (758.2/mi²). There are 743 housing units at an average density of 126.9/km² (328.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 74.15% White, 12.72% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 10.79% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 18.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 666 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% are married couples living together, 15.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% are non-families. 26.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $35,508, and the median income for a family is $41,458. Males have a median income of $37,244 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $14,851. 13.4% of the population and 9.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 20.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.