Midway North, Texas facts for kids
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Midway North, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,232 |
| • Density | 2,020/sq mi (784/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-48272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852736 |
Midway North is a special kind of community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government.
In 2020, about 4,232 people lived in Midway North. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
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Where is Midway North Located?
Midway North is in the southern part of Texas. It is located at coordinates 26.185737 degrees North and -98.016852 degrees West. This area is known for its warm climate.
The United States Census Bureau says that Midway North covers about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
Midway North has been counted as a census-designated place since the year 2000. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 3,946 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 4,752 people.
- By 2020, the population was 4,232 people.
In 2000, most people in Midway North were of Hispanic or Latino background. About 99% of the population identified this way. The community had many families with children. Over 68% of households had kids under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 to 5 people.
The median age in Midway North in 2000 was 21 years old. This means half the people were younger than 21 and half were older. Many young people lived in the area, with over 42% of the population being under 18.
Schools in Midway North
Students in Midway North attend different school districts depending on where they live.
Weslaco Independent School District
Parts of Midway North, especially those east of Midway Road, are served by the Weslaco Independent School District.
- Two elementary schools, Cleckler-Heald Elementary School and "Rudy" Silva Elementary School, serve these areas.
- All students in this section go to Beatriz Garza Middle School.
- They then attend Weslaco High School.
Donna Independent School District
Other parts of Midway North, mainly west of Midway Road, are served by the Donna Independent School District (DISD).
- Students here are zoned to Price Elementary School.
- They then go to Todd Middle School.
- Finally, they attend Donna High School.
South Texas Independent School District
In addition to these local districts, the South Texas Independent School District also serves the community. This district runs special "magnet schools" that focus on specific subjects, like science or health. These schools are open to students from across the region.
See also
In Spanish: Midway North para niños
