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Palmview, Texas

Coordinates: 26°13′36″N 98°22′32″W / 26.22667°N 98.37556°W / 26.22667; -98.37556
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Palmview, Texas
City
Nickname: 
City of Palms
Location of Palmview, Texas
Location of Palmview, Texas
Coordinates: 26°13′36″N 98°22′32″W / 26.22667°N 98.37556°W / 26.22667; -98.37556
Country United States of America
State Texas
CountyHidalgo
Incorporated1978[1]
Government
 • MayorRicardo Villarreal
 • Mayor Pro-TemAlexandra Flores
Area
[2]
 • Total
7.61 sq mi (19.71 km2)
 • Land7.58 sq mi (19.63 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
148.6 ft (45.15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,830
 • Density2,296.8/sq mi (886.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78539, 78572
Area code956
FIPS code48-54804[3]
GNIS feature ID1388588[4]
Websitecityofpalmview.com

Palmview is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population is 17,410 as of the 2020 United States Census.[5] It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

Geography

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Palmview is in southwestern Hidalgo County, to the west of Mission. Interstate 2 passes through the city as a freeway, leading east 10 miles (16 km) to McAllen and west 30 miles (48 km) to Rio Grande City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Palmview has a total area of 7.61 square miles (19.71 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980683—
19901,818166.2%
20004,107125.9%
20105,46032.9%
202015,830189.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

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Palmview racial composition[8]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,028 6.49%
Black or African American (NH) 15 0.09%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 11 0.07%
Asian (NH) 14 0.09%
Some Other Race (NH) 28 0.18%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 29 0.18%
Hispanic or Latino 14,705 92.89%
Total 15,830

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,830 people, 5,079 households, and 4,261 families residing in the city.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,093 households, and 977 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,712.5 inhabitants per square mile (661.2/km2). There were 1,671 housing units at an average density of 696.7 per square mile (269.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 67.35% White, 0.02% Black, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 31.19% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 93.21% of the population.

There were 1,093 households, out of which 57.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.76 and the average family size was 4.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,684, and the median income for a family was $33,953. Males had a median income of $27,884 versus $23,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,585. About 25.2% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Palmview is served by the La Joya Independent School District. Zoned schools include:[11][12]

In addition, South Texas Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools (Charter) operates magnet schools that serve the community.

Commute

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The average commute time to work in the city of Palmview is 18.4 mins. The average car ownership in Palmview is 2.2 vehicles per family.

References

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  1. ^ https://cityofpalmview.com/palmview-on-track-to-get-sewer-service-for-first-time/ [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2020 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Palmview city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Palmview city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  10. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Palmview city, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 16, 2018. Pages: 1 and 2
  12. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "Elementary School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  14. ^ "Middle School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  15. ^ " Jimmy carter and Stem Early College High Schools also serve the areas independently. High School Zones 2017-2018 Archived 2018-09-16 at archive.today." La Joya Independent School District. Retrieved on September 16, 2018.
  1. ^ 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]
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