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McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Area
The McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), is a U.S. metropolitan statistical area defined by the United States Census Bureau, consisting of one county – Hidalgo – in the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas, anchored by the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr and Mission. It is ranked the fifth most populated metropolitan area in the state of Texas. It is also part of the transnational metropolitan area of Reynosa–McAllen. Demographics As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 569,463 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 741,152). According to the 2010 census, the population had reached 774,769. This population increase of 36.05% places it as the 11th fastest growing metropolitan statistic area from 2000 to 2010. As of the 2020 census, the population grew to 870,781 It has the lowest per capita income of the 276 MSAs within the 50 states at $9,899. Its median household income is also the lowest within the ... [...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] |
Highest-income Metropolitan Statistical Areas In The United States
Figures are from the United States Census, 2010. See also Highest-income states in the United States Highest-income census metropolitan areas in Canada For the analysis of income, Statistics Canada distinguishes between the following statistical units: *Household: "a person or group of persons who occupy the same dwelling" *Economic families: "two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and ... References U.S. Census Bureau {{DEFAULTSORT:Metropolitan Areas By Per Capita Income United States demography-related lists Income in the United States * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peñitas, Texas
Peñitas is a U.S. city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 6,103 at the 2020 census, up from 1,167 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography Peñitas is located in southwestern Hidalgo County at (26.231111, –98.445000). It is bordered to the west by the city of La Joya. U.S. Route 83 runs through Peñitas, leading east to McAllen and west to Rio Grande City. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.08%, are water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,460 people, 1,537 households, and 1,400 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,167 people, 319 households, and 279 families residing in the city. The population density was 582.1 people per square mile (225.3/km). There were 421 housing units at an average density of 210.0/sq mi (81.3/km). The rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmview, Texas
Palmview is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population is 17,410 as of the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography Palmview is in southwestern Hidalgo County, to the west of Mission. Interstate 2 passes through the city as a freeway, leading east to McAllen and west to Rio Grande City. According to the United States Census Bureau, Palmview has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census 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 As of the census of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,093 households, and 977 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,712.5 people per square mile (660.7/km). There were 1,671 housing units at an average density of 696.7 per square mile (268.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 67.35% White, 0.02% Black, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmhurst, Texas
Palmhurst is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 2,607 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. History The community was incorporated in 1966. Geography Palmhurst is located in southern Hidalgo County at (26.250924, –98.307607). It is bordered to the north by Alton, to the west by West Sharyland, to the south by Mission, and to the east by McAllen. Downtown McAllen is to the southeast, and the Rio Grande, the international border with Mexico, is to the south. Texas State Highway 107 is the main road through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, Palmhurst has a total area of , all land. The elevation is above sea level. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,601 people, 835 households, and 695 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 4,872 people, 1,226 households, and 1,110 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes, Texas
Mercedes is a U.S. city in Hidalgo County, Texas, Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 United States census, 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area, McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area, Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography Mercedes is located in southeastern Hidalgo County at (26.149315, –97.918675). It is bordered to the west by Weslaco, Texas, Weslaco and to the east, in Cameron County, Texas, Cameron County, by La Feria, Texas, La Feria. The Interstate 2/U.S. Route 83 freeway passes through the northern side of Mercedes, leading west to McAllen, Texas, McAllen and east to Harlingen, Texas, Harlingen. Mercedes is north of the Progreso–Nuevo Progreso International Bridge over the Rio Grande, connecting Texas with the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. According to the United States Census Bureau, Mercedes has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.55%, are water. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Villa, Texas
La Villa is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 1,957 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography La Villa is located at (26.298093, –97.926927). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,804 people, 386 households, and 305 families residing in the city. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 1,305 people in 323 households, including 290 families, in the city. The population density was 4,870.4 people per square mile (1,866.2/km). There were 354 housing units at an average density of 1,321.2/sq mi (506.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 66.67% White, 0.08% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 30.34% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.08%. Of the 323 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Joya, Texas
La Joya is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 4,374 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. History Its name, meaning "the jewel", was inspired by a small natural lake west of the city; early settlers were said to observe that the lake shined in the sun like a jewel. The site on which La Joya was founded was part of what was known as "Los Ejidos de Reynosa Viejo". The ''ejidos'' were the shared grazing lands used for the livestock of the settlers of Reynosa Viejo ("Old Reynosa"). During the early 1800s, at the site of what is now La Joya, Francisco de la Garza, a descendant of the early colonizers of the area who soon decided to change his last name from de la Garza to Garza, founded a community, called "Tabasco", adjacent to the northern bank of the Rio Grande. It was a prosperous community that died out after floods in 1908 and 1909. The settlers moved their belongings just nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census, and in 2019 the estimated population was 14,183. History The area that is now Hidalgo was first settled by Spanish colonists led by José de Escandón ''circa'' 1749. The colony was known by multiple names: La Habitación, Rancho San Luis, and San Luisito. In 1852, John Young settled in the area and renamed the town "Edinburgh" after his place of birth, Edinburgh, Scotland; Edinburgh became the county seat of Hidalgo County. The town was incorporated in 1876, and its name was changed to "Hidalgo" in 1885. Geography Hidalgo is located in southern Hidalgo County at (26.104473, –98.246443). It is located across the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte) from the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas. One of the southern termini of U.S. Route 281 is at the border crossing in Hidalgo. The highway leads east then north to Pharr, or southeast to Brownsville. Texas State Highway 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Granjeno, Texas
Granjeno is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2010 census. The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande, near the border with Mexico. Its name comes from the granjeno tree ( ''Celtis pallida'') or spiny hackberry. History Founded in the late 18th century, Granjeno has a history that predates Texas statehood. Granjeno Cemetery was established in 1872 with burials from both sides of the Rio Grande. By the mid-1930s, the community consisted of several dwellings. A school established in Granjeno by 1948. Our Lady of Fatima Church was established in 1954 on land donated by Jose Concepcion Anzaldua. During the 1960s, growth in the community was stimulated by the development of a colonia. The population was estimated at 545 in 1976. Ten years later, that figure had decreased to 450. On January 26, 1993, Granjeno was incorporated as a city. The population was just over 300 in 2000. Mayor (Yvette Cabrera) and two commissioners (Jennifer Alvare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsa, Texas
Elsa is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,181 at the 2020 census, It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography Elsa is located in eastern Hidalgo County at (26.297672, –97.992770), north of Weslaco and east of Edinburg on State Highway 107 and FM 88. It is bordered to the east by the city of Edcouch and to the west by the unincorporated community of La Blanca. According to the United States Census Bureau, Elsa has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,668 people, 2,093 households, and 1,735 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 5,549 people, 1,575 households, and 1,324 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,756.8 people per square mile (1,447.6/km). There were 1,754 housing units at an average density of 1,187.5 per square mile (457.6/km). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edcouch, Texas
Edcouch is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,161 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. The town was founded in 1927 and named for Edward Couch, landowner and banker. Geography Edcouch is located in eastern Hidalgo County at (26.294354, −97.963410), at the intersection of State Highway 107 and Farm to Market Road 1015. Its neighboring cities are Elsa to the west and La Villa to the east. Edcouch is east of Edinburg, the Hidalgo county seat, northeast of McAllen, and northwest of Harlingen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Edcouch has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,732 people, 1,109 households, and 815 families residing in the city. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 3,342 people in 891 households, including 757 families, in the city. The population dens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
