Doffing, Texas facts for kids
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Doffing, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km2) |
| • Land | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,618 |
| • Density | 1,307/sq mi (501.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78574
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| FIPS code | 48-20734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852698 |
Doffing is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,618 people lived there. Doffing is part of a larger group of cities and towns known as the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Doffing's Location
Doffing is found at specific coordinates: 26.273076 degrees North and -98.384741 degrees West. This means it's in the southern part of Texas. The community covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (or 11.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Understanding Doffing's Population
Doffing first appeared as a census-designated place in the year 2000. This means it was officially counted as a distinct community for the first time then.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,256 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,091 | 19.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,618 | 10.4% | |
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The population of Doffing has been growing steadily. In 2000, there were 4,256 people living here. By 2010, the population grew to 5,091. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 5,618 people called Doffing home.
Most people in Doffing are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2000, about 99.20% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. This percentage was still very high in 2020, at 98.67%. The community is known for its strong family connections. Many households have children living with them. The average household size is quite large, with about 4.65 people per home. The median age in Doffing is around 20 years old, which means it's a relatively young community.
Schools in Doffing
Students in Doffing attend schools that are part of the La Joya Independent School District. This district provides education from elementary to high school levels.
Elementary Schools
- Narciso Cavazos Elementary
- E. R. Chapa Elementary
- Henry B. González Elementary
- Patricio Perez Elementary
Middle Schools
- Irene Garcia Middle School
- A. Richards Middle School
- J. D. Salinas Middle School
High Schools
- La Joya High School
- Palmview High School
There are also special magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District that serve the Doffing community. These schools offer unique programs for students.
