Faysville, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Faysville, Texas
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Former Census-designated place
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| Nickname(s):
The Heart of the Valley
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Location of Faysville, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 439 |
| • Density | 488/sq mi (183/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78539
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-25656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408205 |
Faysville was a small community located in Hidalgo County, Texas. It used to be known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2015, Faysville became part of the nearby city of Edinburg. According to the 2010 United States Census, 439 people lived in Faysville. It is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area, which is a group of cities that are close together.
Where is Faysville?
Faysville is located at these coordinates: 26°24′31″N 98°8′17″W / 26.40861°N 98.13806°W. This means it's in a specific spot in Texas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Faysville covered a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
How Many People Lived There?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 348 | — | |
| 2010 | 439 | 26.1% | |
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Faysville first appeared as a census-designated place in the year 2000. At that time, 348 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 439 people.
Before the 2020 U.S. Census, Faysville was officially joined with the city of Edinburg. This means it is no longer counted as a separate place.
Education for Kids
The schools in Faysville were part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).
- Kids went to Guerra Elementary School for their early years.
- For middle school, students attended Brewster K-8.
- High school students (grades 9-12) went to Edinburg North High School.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District runs special magnet schools that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
If someone wanted to go to college, all of Hidalgo County is served by South Texas College.
See also
- In Spanish: Faysville (Texas) para niños
