Indian Hills, Texas facts for kids
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Indian Hills, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,694 |
| • Density | 1,078/sq mi (414/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 | 48-35915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852715 |
Indian Hills is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area the government tracks for population numbers, even though it's not an official city. In 2020, about 2,694 people lived there. Indian Hills is part of a larger group of towns, like McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission, which together form a big metropolitan area.
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Exploring Indian Hills Geography
Indian Hills is located in Texas at these coordinates: 26°12′50″N 97°55′7″W / 26.21389°N 97.91861°W. This means it's in the southern part of the state.
The community covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding the Population of Indian Hills
Indian Hills was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. Since then, its population has grown.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Indian Hills has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 2,036 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 2,591 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 2,694 people.
Who Lives in Indian Hills?
In 2000, there were 2,036 people living in Indian Hills. Most households (73.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Many families (76.4%) were married couples.
The community has a young population. In 2000, almost half of the people (47.6%) were under 18 years old. The average age was 19 years.
Most people in Indian Hills are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2000, about 97.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. This shows the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Education in Indian Hills
Students in Indian Hills attend schools run by the Mercedes Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District offers special magnet schools. These schools provide unique learning programs for students who want to focus on specific subjects.
See also
In Spanish: Indian Hills (Texas) para niños
