Olivarez, Texas facts for kids
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Olivarez, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,248 |
| • Density | 1,148/sq mi (447.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78599
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| Area code(s) | 512 and 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-53934 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852748 |
Olivarez is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 4,248 people lived in Olivarez. It is part of a larger group of cities. This group includes McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
Where is Olivarez?
Olivarez is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°14′11″N 97°59′37″W / 26.23639°N 97.99361°W. This is about 26 degrees North and 97 degrees West.
The community covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Olivarez.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,445 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,827 | 56.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,248 | 11.0% | |
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Olivarez was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. At that time, 2,445 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,248.
In 2000, there were 511 households in Olivarez. Most of these households (77.9%) were married couples living together. About 70% of households had children under 18.
The average household had about 4 to 5 people. The community was quite young. Many residents were under 18 years old. The average age was 22 years.
Most people in Olivarez identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group made up over 97% of the population in 2000.
Schools in Olivarez
Students in Olivarez attend schools in the Weslaco Independent School District. This district serves several elementary schools. These include "Rudy" Silva, Justice Gonzales, and Mario Ybarra.
For middle school, students might go to Beatriz Garza or Mary Hoge. High school students attend either Weslaco High School or Weslaco East High School.
The community also has access to special magnet schools. These are run by the South Texas Independent School District. These schools offer unique learning programs.
See also
In Spanish: Olivarez (Texas) para niños
