Linn, Texas facts for kids
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Linn, Texas
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Location of Linn, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.6 sq mi (125.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.6 sq mi (125.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 15.079/sq mi (5.822/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78563
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-42916 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378589 |
Linn is a small community located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering statistics. Linn was once called San Manuel-Linn. In 2020, about 733 people lived there. It is part of the larger McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Linn, Texas?
Linn is in the northern part of Hidalgo County. You can find it along U.S. Route 281, State Highway 186, and FM 1017.
It is about 22 miles north of Edinburg, which is the main city of the county. Linn is also about 29 miles north of Pharr. If you travel south on US 281, you'll reach San Antonio, which is about 208 miles away.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Linn is usually hot and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live in Linn?
Linn first appeared as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2000 U.S. Census under the name San Manuel-Linn. For the 2010 U.S. Census, its name was changed to just Linn.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 958 | — | |
| 2020 | 733 | — | |
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Linn's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 733 people living in Linn. These people lived in 239 households, and 157 of these were families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 116 | 15.83% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 | 83.77% |
| Total | 733 |
Education in Linn
Students in Linn are served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).
- Younger students (Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade) attend the Brewster School.
- Older students (9th through 12th grade) go to Edinburg North High School.
There are also special magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
All of Hidalgo County, including Linn, is part of the service area for South Texas College. This college provides higher education opportunities for local residents.
See also
In Spanish: Linn (Texas) para niños
