North Alamo, Texas facts for kids
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North Alamo, Texas
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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.
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
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,061 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,235 | 57.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,722 | 15.1% | |
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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
In Spanish: North Alamo para niños
