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Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Area
The Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county– Cameron–in the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas, anchored by the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen. The 2012 U.S. Census Bureau estimate places its metropolitan area population at 415,557, ranking as the eighth most populous metropolitan area in the state of Texas. It is also a component of the Brownsville–Harlingen– Raymondville combined statistical area, which covers two counties (Cameron and Willacy) and had an estimated population of 416,766 as of July 1, 2009. Brownsville is frequently cited as having one of the highest poverty rates in the United States, with more than 35% of area residents living under the federal poverty line. The typical Brownsville-Harlingen, Texas household earns $32,093 a year, or $21,564 less than the typical American household. 64.6% of Brownsville area adults have at le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Statistical Area
In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like County (United States), counties or separate entities such as U.S. state, states; because of this, the precise definition of any given metropolitan area can vary with the source. The statistical criteria for a standard metropolitan area were defined in 1949 and redefined as metropolitan statistical area in 1983. A typical metropolitan area is centered on a single large city that wields substantial influence over the region (e.g., New York City or Chicago). However, some metropolitan areas contain more than one large city with no single municipality holding a substantially dominant position (e.g., Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Hampton Roads, Virginia B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laguna Vista, Texas
Laguna Vista is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,117 at the 2010 census. It is included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Laguna Vista is located at (26.103381, –97.296053). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,520 people, 1,367 households, and 965 families residing in the town. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 1,658 people, 579 households, and 471 families in the town. The population density was 760.1 people per square mile (293.7/km). There were 695 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 84.08% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 12.12% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas
Arroyo Colorado Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 997 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville– Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The town was established in the 1980s. Geography Arroyo Colorado Estates is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 755 people, 177 households, and 167 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 200 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.15% White, 0.40% African American, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 96.56% of the population. There were 177 households, out of which 60.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 5.6% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arroyo Alto, Texas
Arroyo Alto is a neighborhood of the city of La Feria in Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Annexed by the city in 2004, Arroyo Alto was a census-designated place (CDP) at the 2000 census, at which time it had a population of 320. It is part of the Brownsville– Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The town was established in the 1990s. Geography Arroyo Alto is located at (26.136153, -97.821550). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 320 people, 72 households, and 67 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5,730.2 people per square mile (2,059.2/km2). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 1,468.4/sq mi (527.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.56% White, 45.31% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.12% of the population. There were 72 households, out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island is a resort town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownsville– Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,066 at the 2020 census. The town is located on South Padre Island, a barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast accessible via the Queen Isabella Causeway from the town of Port Isabel. South Padre Island is named after José Nicolás Ballí (Padre Ballí), a Catholic priest and settler. Storm damage and structure issues Storms * In September 1967, Hurricane Beulah caused extensive damage to much of the town of South Padre Island. * On July 23, 2008, Hurricane Dolly made landfall on the island as a category 1 storm, also causing extensive damage to the town. The Bahia Mar Condominium had extensive damage and had to be gutted due to the damage. * In September 2008 Hurricane Ike caused moderate damage to the island. * In July 2010, the island received heavy rains from Hurricane Alex, but the storm left the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Rosa, Texas
Santa Rosa is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,873 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Santa Rosa is located in northwestern Cameron County at (26.256651, –97.826673). It is west of Combes and east of La Villa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,450 people, 842 households, and 659 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,833 people, 744 households, and 647 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,814.8 people per square mile (1,853.9/km2). There were 816 housing units at an average density of 1,386.8 per square mile (534.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 65.58% White, 0.56% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Benito, Texas
San Benito is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its population was 24,250 at the 2010 census. On April 3, 2007, San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of its naming. The post office was named "Diaz" from April to May 1907. The San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum, and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building on November 17, 2007. On October 25, 1975, on the television show ''Hee Haw'', Freddy Fender saluted his hometown of San Benito, population 15,177. San Benito is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. History San Benito is known as the "Resaca City". The Resaca de los Fresnos, wide, flows through the city. As indicated by its Spanish name, the ''resaca'' is a dry river bed. It is now the main canal of a large irrigation system. San Benito was at first named "Diaz" in honor of Porfirio Díaz, President of Mexico at that time. The people in the San Benito area were predominant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Hondo, Texas
Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,356 at the 2010 census. It may be included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Rio Hondo is located in north-central Cameron County at (26.234451, –97.581364). It is east of Harlingen, north of San Benito, and north of Brownsville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 7.09%, is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,021 people, 847 households, and 626 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,942 people, 588 households, and 476 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,394.3 people per square mile (539.4/km). There were 787 housing units at an average density of 565.1 per square mile (218.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 77.19% Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangerville, Texas
Rangerville is a village in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated in 1958. The population was 289 at the 2010 census, up from 203 at the 2000 census. Rangerville is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Rangerville is located in southwestern Cameron County at (26.103104, -97.738982). It is southwest of the center of Harlingen and north of the Rio Grande. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of , of which are land and , or 1.50%, is covered by water. The village is governed by a mayor and two city commissioners; it has no taxes and provides no services. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 255 people, 62 households, and 17 families residing in the village. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 203 people, 57 households, and 47 families were residing in the village. The population density was . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rancho Viejo, Texas
Rancho Viejo is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,437 at the 2010 census. The town is named from a ranch in that area named "Rancho Viejo" (Old Ranch). This ranch was owned by Blas María de la Garza Falcón, whose name was given to a nearby dam, Falcon Dam. Rancho Viejo may be included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Rancho Viejo is located at (26.038219, –97.554392). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which of it is land and of it (7.05%) is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,838 people, 1,023 households, and 779 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,754 people, 705 households, and 511 families residing in the town. The population density was 832.6 people per square mile (321.0/km2). There were 1,160 housing uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primera, Texas
Primera is a town in Cameron County, Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 ..., United States, near Combes. The population was 4,070 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Primera is located in western Cameron County at (26.223152, –97.751470). It is northwest of the center of Harlingen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,257 people, 1,537 households, and 1,165 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,723 people, 735 households, and 659 families residing in the town. The population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Isabel, Texas
Port Isabel is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. The population was 5,006 at the 2010 census. The city's name is given to the Port Isabel Detention Center, to the northwest next to the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport. History Established as a town after the Mexican War of Independence, Port Isabel became an important cotton-exporting port before the American Civil War. The harbor, town and lighthouse all were fought over and exchanged hands during the Civil War. In September 1967, Hurricane Beulah caused extensive damage to much of the city. On July 23, 2008, Hurricane Dolly, a category 2 storm, also caused extensive damage to the city. Geography Port Isabel is located in eastern Cameron County at 26°4'25" North, 97°12'48" West (26.073675, –97.213234), on the western side of the south end of Laguna Madre, an estuary of the Gulf of Mexic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
