Colonel Raymond Pearson established the Spirit of 1776 Ranch on what would become Nassau Bay. In 1962, a community was planned which would be an exclusive residential and commercial area emphasizing its pioneers and at a then-staggering cost of $49 million. In 1962 construction of Nassau Bay began and the first residents moved to Nassau Bay in 1964; its initial population was 400. It was developed by Ernest W. Roe Company, with Thompson McCleary of Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott providing architectural services and Nassau Bay Development Associates establishing the development. The name was chosen by the developers because of the tropical feeling it generated. At the time, NASA was moving personnel from several areas in the United States with a high quality of life, including California and, notably, Florida.
In 1968 the community had 2,979 residents. The city incorporated in 1970. The population was 6,702 in 1980, 4,526 in 1982, 4,506 in 1991, and 4,170 in 2000.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Nassau Bay has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.5 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2) land and 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), or 30.12%, are water.[4]
It is adjacent to the Johnson Space Center (JSC), which lies on the other side of Texas State Highway NASA Road 1 within the Houston city limits.[5] Carlton Bayou, Clear Lake, and Swan Lagoon serve as boundaries of the community.[5]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,347 people, 1,890 households, and 1,014 families residing in the city.[8] As of the census of 2000,[3] there were 4,170 people, 2,049 households, and 1,213 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,146.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,214.7/km2). There were 2,243 housing units at an average density of 1,692.2 per square mile (653.4/km2).
According to the 2000 U.S. census, the racial makeup of the city was 89.64% White, 3.91% Asian, 2.23% of multi-racial background, 1.87% African American,1.68% from other races, 0.50% Native American, and 0.17% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race accounted for 6.28% of the population. By 2020, the racial and ethnic makeup was 63.83% non-Hispanic white, 6.35% African American, 0.34% Native American, 4.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.3% some other race, 4.15% multiracial, and 20.7% Hispanic or Latino American of any race.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $57,353, and the median income for a family was $77,252. Males had a median income of $52,295 versus $38,819 for females. The per capita income for the city was $39,113. About 3.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2020 American Community Survey, the median household income was $62,273 with a mean income of $91,293.[11]
Prior to the 2006–2007 school year,[17] Nassau Bay was zoned to Falcon Pass Elementary School (Houston).[18][19]
Private schools
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School, a private school, is located in Nassau Bay.[20]
Colleges and universities
The portion of Clear Creek ISD in Harris County (and therefore Nassau Bay) is assigned to San Jacinto College.[21]
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Nassau Bay Post Office at 18214 Upper Bay Road.[22] Nassau Bay postal addresses are designated as "Houston, Texas".[23]
^"City of Houston Annexation FAQ". City of Houston. October 31, 1996. Archived from the original on October 31, 1996. Retrieved April 24, 2018. Conversely, many residents of other incorporated places (including Nassau Bay, West University Place, Jacinto City, Missouri City and Jersey Village) have Houston addresses.
^Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[9][10]
