Palmview South, Texas

Palmview South is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 5,575 at the 2010 United States Census.[1] It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Palmview South, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 26°13′11″N 98°22′29″W
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total3.0 sq mi (7.9 km2)
 • Land3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Population
 • Total5,575
 • Density1,900/sq mi (710/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-54810[2]
GNIS feature ID1852749[3]

Geography

Palmview South is located at 26°13′11″N 98°22′29″W (26.219769, -98.374852).[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.9 km2), of which 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.99%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 6,219 people, 1,714 households, and 1,523 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,066.7 people per square mile (797.7/km2). There were 2,950 housing units at an average density of 980.4/sq mi (378.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.71% White, 0.19% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 19.81% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 85.17% of the population.

There were 1,714 households, out of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.63 and the average family size was 3.89.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,649, and the median income for a family was $22,292. Males had a median income of $15,387 versus $11,538 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,912. About 31.6% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.8% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Palmview South is served by the La Joya Independent School District. Zoned schools include:[4][5]

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Palmview South CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  5. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 2, 2018.
  6. "Elementary School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at Archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  7. "Middle School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at Archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  8. "High School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at Archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
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