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North Alamo, Texas
Hidalgo County NorthAlamo.svg
Country  United States of America
State  Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Land 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,722
 • Density 2,070/sq mi (809/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 48-51900
GNIS feature ID 1852743

North Alamo is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the USA. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city. In 2020, about 3,722 people lived there. North Alamo is part of a larger group of towns, including McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission, forming a bigger metropolitan area.

Geography of North Alamo

North Alamo is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°12′53″N 98°7′27″W / 26.21472°N 98.12417°W / 26.21472; -98.12417.

The community covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Population and People

North Alamo was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. Since then, its population has grown steadily.

Population Growth Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 2,061
2010 3,235 57.0%
2020 3,722 15.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010 2020

In 2000, about 2,061 people lived in North Alamo. By 2010, the population had grown to 3,235. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,722 residents.

Community Makeup

In 2000, most people living in North Alamo were of Hispanic or Latino background. About 37% of the population was under 18 years old, showing it was a community with many young people and families. The average age of residents was 26 years old.

Education in North Alamo

Students in North Alamo attend schools that are part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

Local Schools

Several elementary schools serve different parts of North Alamo. These include Sgt. Leonel Trevino Elementary, Augusto Guerra Elementary, and Santos Livas Elementary. For middle school, students typically go to Audie Murphy Middle School. High school students attend Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School.

Magnet Schools

The South Texas Independent School District also runs special "magnet schools" that offer unique programs. These schools are available to students from North Alamo and other nearby communities.

See also

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