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North Alamo, Texas

Coordinates: 26°12′53″N 98°7′27″W / 26.21472°N 98.12417°W / 26.21472; -98.12417
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North Alamo, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 26°12′53″N 98°7′27″W / 26.21472°N 98.12417°W / 26.21472; -98.12417
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Land1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,722
 • Density2,100/sq mi (810/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-51900[1]
GNIS feature ID1852743[2]

North Alamo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,722 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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North Alamo is located at 26°12′53″N 98°7′27″W / 26.21472°N 98.12417°W / 26.21472; -98.12417 (26.214649, -98.124075).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,061—
20103,23557.0%
20203,72215.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–1900[5] 1910[6]
1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9]
1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12]
1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15]
2010[16] 2020[17]

North Alamo first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[15]

2020 census

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North Alamo CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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 may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 198 222 211 9.61% 6.86% 5.67%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 2 4 0.00% 0.06% 0.11%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 3 0.00% 0.00% 0.08%
Asian alone (NH) 0 1 2 0.00% 0.03% 0.05%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.03%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 13 0.00% 0.00% 0.35%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 10 0 4 0.49% 0.00% 0.11%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,853 3,010 3,484 89.91% 93.04% 93.61%
Total 2,061 3,235 3,722 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,061 people, 565 households, and 496 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,148.9 inhabitants per square mile (443.6/km2). There were 913 housing units at an average density of 509.0 per square mile (196.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.70% White, 2.18% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 89.91% of the population.

There were 565 households, out of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.2% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.65 and the average family size was 3.94.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 37.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,430, and the median income for a family was $19,357. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,857. About 47.1% of families and 53.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 63.8% of those under age 18 and 34.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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North Alamo is served by the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.[21][22]

Elementary schools which serve sections of the community include Sgt. Leonel Trevino (inside the North Alamo CDP), Augusto Guerra, and Santos Livas (North Alamo).[23] Secondary schools serving North Alamo are Audie Murphy Middle School,[24] and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School.[25]

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "Census Bureau profile: North Alamo, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – North Alamo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – North Alamo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – North Alamo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ North Alamo Census Bureau map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 3, 2017.
  22. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  23. ^ "PSJA Elementary School Zones." Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. 2015. Retrieved on January 3, 2017.
  24. ^ "PSJA Middle School Zones." Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. 2015. Retrieved on January 3, 2017.
  25. ^ "PSJA High School Zones." Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. 2015. Retrieved on January 3, 2017.
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