Palmhurst, Texas facts for kids
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Palmhurst, Texas
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Location of Palmhurst, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.45 sq mi (11.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.45 sq mi (11.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,601 |
| • Density | 614.48/sq mi (237.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78573
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-54780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378825 |
Palmhurst is a small city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,607 people lived there. It is part of a larger group of cities called the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area. This means it's connected to nearby cities like McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission. It is also part of the Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area, which includes cities across the border in Mexico.
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History of Palmhurst
Palmhurst became an official city in 1966. This means it started to have its own local government and rules.
Geography of Palmhurst
Palmhurst is located in the southern part of Hidalgo County. It is surrounded by several other towns. To the north, you'll find Alton. To the west is West Sharyland. To the south, it borders Mission, and to the east, it's next to McAllen.
Location and Roads
Downtown McAllen is about 8 miles (13 km) to the southeast. The Rio Grande river, which forms the border with Mexico, is about 7 miles (11 km) to the south. The main road that goes through Palmhurst is Texas State Highway 107.
Size and Elevation
According to the United States Census Bureau, Palmhurst covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is about 160 feet (49 meters) above sea level.
Population and People
The number of people living in Palmhurst has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 120 | — | |
| 1980 | 364 | 203.3% | |
| 1990 | 326 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,872 | 1,394.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,607 | −46.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,601 | −0.2% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 2,601 people living in Palmhurst. These people lived in 835 households, and 695 of these were families.
Most of the people in Palmhurst are of Hispanic or Latino background. About 82% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. White people who are not Hispanic make up about 15.5% of the population. Other groups, like Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races, make up smaller parts of the population.
Education in Palmhurst
Students in Palmhurst attend schools in two different school districts. Most of the city is served by the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. The eastern part of Palmhurst is served by the Sharyland Independent School District.
Mission CISD Schools
Most students in the Mission CISD part of Palmhurst go to Hurla M. Midkiff Elementary School, which is located right in Palmhurst. Some smaller areas are zoned to Waitz Elementary in Alton or Escobar/Rios Elementary in a nearby unincorporated area.
After elementary school, students from Midkiff go to R. Cantu Junior High School in Palmhurst. Students from Escobar/Rios and Waitz go to Alton Memorial Junior High School in Alton. For high school, students in Mission CISD attend either Mission High School or Veterans Memorial High School in Mission.
Sharyland ISD Schools
The Sharyland ISD part of Palmhurst is divided among a few elementary schools: John H. Shary Elementary School in Mission, Donna Wernecke Elementary School in McAllen, and Jessie L. Jensen Elementary School in Alton.
All students in the Sharyland ISD section go to North Junior High School in McAllen. For high school, they attend Sharyland Pioneer High School in an unincorporated area of Hidalgo County.
Magnet Schools
In addition to these local schools, the South Texas Independent School District also runs special "magnet schools" that students from Palmhurst can attend. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
See also
In Spanish: Palmhurst (Texas) para niños
