César Chávez, Texas facts for kids
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César Chávez, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,608 |
| • Density | 503/sq mi (193.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-14038 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852692 |
César Chávez is a special kind of community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population information, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 1,929 people lived here. César Chávez is part of a larger group of cities and towns known as the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is César Chávez Located?
César Chávez is located in Texas. It covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (or 8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in César Chávez?
The population of César Chávez has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,469 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,929 | 31.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,608 | −16.6% | |
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César Chávez was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
People and Their Backgrounds
In 2020, there were 1,608 people living in César Chávez. Most of the people living here are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 91.42% of the population. Other groups, like White, Black, Native American, and Asian people, also live in the community.
In 2000, there were 1,469 people living in César Chávez. About 41.3% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.30 people.
The median age of people in César Chávez in 2000 was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older. About 33.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning and Schools
Students in César Chávez attend schools that are part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
There are several elementary schools that serve different parts of the community for younger students (grades PK-5). These include Eisenhower, Gorena, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lincoln elementary schools.
All students in grades 6-8 go to Memorial Middle School. For high school (grades 9-12), students attend Economedes High School.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District offers special magnet schools that students from César Chávez can attend. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
For higher education, all of Hidalgo County, including César Chávez, is served by South Texas College.
See also
- In Spanish: César Chávez (Texas) para niños
