Murillo, Texas facts for kids
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Murillo, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km2) |
| • Land | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,158 |
| • Density | 1,318/sq mi (508.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78542
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-50092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408961 |
Murillo is a community in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 9,158 people lived there.
Murillo was first listed as "Nurillo" in the 2000 U.S. Census. The name was changed to "Murillo" for the 2010 census. This community is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area.
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Where is Murillo Located?
Murillo is in the southern-central part of Hidalgo County. It is located at 26.267091 degrees North and -98.131725 degrees West.
This community shares its borders with several other places:
- To the west, it is next to Edinburg, which is the main city of the county.
- To the southwest, you'll find Lopezville.
- To the south, it borders San Juan.
- To the north, it is next to Cesar Chavez.
The United States Census Bureau says that Murillo covers a total area of about 18.0 square kilometers (about 6.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Murillo?
The population of Murillo has grown over the years:
- In 2000, there were 5,056 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 7,344 people.
- By 2020, 9,158 people lived in Murillo.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,056 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,344 | 45.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,158 | 24.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,231 households in Murillo. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households (64.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people.
The community's population was quite young in 2000:
- About 39.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 15.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Only 3.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Murillo in 2000 was 24 years.
Schools and Education
Students in Murillo attend schools that are part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Elementary Schools
Several elementary schools serve different parts of Murillo for students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. These include:
- Betts Elementary
- Cano-Conzalez Elementary
- De Escandon Elementary
- Gorena Elementary
- Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
- Ramirez Elementary
Middle and High Schools
Most students in Murillo go to Barrientes Middle School. A smaller area is zoned for South Middle School. All high school students attend Edinburg High School.
Other Educational Opportunities
The South Texas Independent School District also runs special magnet schools that serve the Murillo community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
All of Hidalgo County, including Murillo, is in the service area of South Texas College. This college offers higher education and training programs.
See also
In Spanish: Murillo (Texas) para niños
