2010 United States Census
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. It is part of the
McAllen
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Midway South is located at (26.159984, -98.018322).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,711 people, 419 households, and 372 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,376.3 people per square mile (532.8/km2). There were 461 housing units at an average density of 370.8/sq mi (143.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.58% White, 0.06% African American, 16.01% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or
Latino
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of any race were 95.27% of the population.
There were 419 households, out of which 59.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were
married couples
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living together, 19.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% were non-families. 8.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.07 and the average family size was 4.32.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 41.4% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 13.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,657, and the median income for a family was $19,352. Males had a median income of $12,321 versus $15,966 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,591. About 43.6% of families and 50.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.0% of those under age 18 and 42.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Much of Midway South (sections east of South Midway Road) is served by the
U.S. Census Bureau
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U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
. Retrieved on July 11, 2017. Two elementary schools, Sam Houston Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School, serve sections of the WISD portion. All residents are zoned to Central Middle School, and Weslaco High School.
A portion of Midway South (sections west of South Midway Road) is served by the
Donna Independent School District
Donna Independent School District is a public school district based in Donna, Texas (USA).
In addition to Donna, the district also serves Scissors and South Alamo; and portions of Alamo, Midway North, and Midway South.
In 2010, Donna ISD was ...
(DISD). Stainke Elementary School and Guzman Elementary School serve sections of the DISD portion of Midway South. All portions are zoned by Todd Middle School and
Donna High School
Donna High School (DHS) is a 9th through 12th grade campus in the Donna Independent School District (DISD) located in Donna, Texas. It is located in the center of the Rio Grande Valley.
History
The following information was adapted from the ...
Donna Independent School District
Donna Independent School District is a public school district based in Donna, Texas (USA).
In addition to Donna, the district also serves Scissors and South Alamo; and portions of Alamo, Midway North, and Midway South.
In 2010, Donna ISD was ...
. Retrieved on July 9, 2017. Pages: 3 (high school), 4 (middle school), 5 (elementary school), 22 (Guzman ES detail), 35 (Stainke ES detail)
In addition,
South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District (STISD) is a magnet school district headquartered in Mercedes, Texas (USA). STISD operates magnet schools that draw students from three counties: Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy. STISD covers an area of , o ...