Muniz, Texas facts for kids
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Muniz, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,593 |
| • Density | 1,450/sq mi (569/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-50058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852740 |
Muniz is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. In 2020, about 1,593 people lived in Muniz. It is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area.
As of 2015, Muniz is a type of community called a "colonia." Many people living there were born in other countries, mostly Mexico. In 2015, a journalist from The Guardian newspaper described Muniz as one of the communities along the U.S. border with many families facing financial challenges.
History of Muniz
The community of Muniz received street lights in 2013. This was an important improvement for the area.
Geography of Muniz
Muniz is located at 26°15′16″N 98°5′25″W / 26.25444°N 98.09028°W. This location is in southern Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Muniz is about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Muniz is located about 7 miles (11 kilometers) east of the center of McAllen. As of 2015, there was no public transportation available in the community. The homes in Muniz vary in size and condition. Many houses are built using cement or wood.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,106 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 23.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,593 | 16.3% | |
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Muniz was first recognized as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. This means it was officially counted as a specific community for the first time then.
In the year 2000, there were 1,106 people living in Muniz. These people lived in 232 households, and 221 of these were families. The population density was about 1,037 people per square mile (400 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Muniz were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up 99.01% of the population.
Many households in Muniz had children. About 75% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. The average household had about 4.77 people. The average family had about 4.78 people.
The population in Muniz was quite young. About 48.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 19 years.
In 2010, Muniz had one of the lowest average household incomes in the United States for places with over 1,000 people. As of 2015, about half of the people in Muniz were born in other countries. Most of these individuals were from Mexico.
Education in Muniz
Students in Muniz attend schools within the Donna Independent School District. Depending on where they live, residents go to either Garza Elementary School or Singleterry Elementary School.
All students in Muniz are zoned to attend Sauceda Middle School. For high school, they go to Donna North High School.
In addition to these schools, the South Texas Independent School District also operates special magnet schools. These schools offer unique programs and are available to students from Muniz as well.
See also
In Spanish: Muniz para niños
