Heidelberg, Texas facts for kids
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Heidelberg, Texas
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Location of Heidelberg, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,507 |
| • Density | 538/sq mi (203.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78570
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-33092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337561 |
Heidelberg is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 1,507 people lived there. Heidelberg is part of a larger group of cities called the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area.
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Where is Heidelberg Located?
Heidelberg is found at 26°11′15″N 97°52′59″W / 26.18750°N 97.88306°W. It is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) north of the border between the U.S. and Mexico, near Progreso.
This community is mostly made up of homes. It is centered around a place called Heidelberg Park. The total area of Heidelberg is about 7.4 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg first appeared in the U.S. Census in the year 2000. The number of people living there changes over time.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,586 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,725 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,507 | −12.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Heidelberg?
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Heidelberg over the years. The U.S. Census counts people by their race and ethnicity.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 75 | 50 | 30 | 4.73% | 2.90% | 1.99% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.13% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,507 | 1,669 | 1,475 | 95.02% | 96.75% | 97.88% |
| Total | 1,586 | 1,725 | 1,507 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, there were 1,586 people living in Heidelberg. Most families had children under 18. The average household had about 4 people. Many families in Heidelberg had lower incomes.
What is the Climate Like in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg has a humid subtropical climate. This means winters are usually mild or warm, and summers are hot and humid. It's close to desert areas, so it's almost a hot semi-arid climate.
It almost never snows in Heidelberg. The community gets most of its rain in late summer and early fall, especially in September. This is when tropical cyclones (like hurricanes) can bring a lot of rain. From November to April, it is usually the dry season. On average, Heidelberg gets about 24.8 inches of rain each year.
| Climate data for Heidelberg, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 69.8 (21.0) |
73.6 (23.1) |
79.6 (26.4) |
85.0 (29.4) |
89.7 (32.1) |
93.7 (34.3) |
94.8 (34.9) |
96.0 (35.6) |
91.7 (33.2) |
86.7 (30.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
71.4 (21.9) |
84.3 (29.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 48.9 (9.4) |
52.0 (11.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
63.9 (17.7) |
70.4 (21.3) |
74.3 (23.5) |
75.0 (23.9) |
75.2 (24.0) |
72.1 (22.3) |
65.6 (18.7) |
57.8 (14.3) |
44.9 (7.2) |
63.1 (17.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.1 (28) |
1.4 (36) |
1.1 (28) |
1.3 (33) |
2.6 (66) |
2.6 (66) |
2.7 (69) |
2.0 (51) |
5.1 (130) |
2.5 (64) |
1.3 (33) |
1.3 (33) |
25 (637) |
| Source: Bestplaces.net | |||||||||||||
Schools in Heidelberg
Students in Heidelberg attend schools that are part of the Mercedes Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District and serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Heidelberg (Texas) para niños
