Palmview, Texas facts for kids
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Palmview, Texas
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City of Palms
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Location of Palmview, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Incorporated | 1978 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.61 sq mi (19.71 km2) |
| • Land | 7.58 sq mi (19.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 148.6 ft (45.15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,830 |
| • Density | 2,296.8/sq mi (886.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78539, 78572
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-54804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388588 |
Palmview is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It is sometimes called the "City of Palms." In 2020, the city had a population of about 15,830 people. Palmview is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission region.
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Where is Palmview?
Palmview is in the southwestern part of Hidalgo County, Texas. It is located just west of the city of Mission.
Getting Around Palmview
Interstate 2 is a major highway that runs through Palmview. This highway can take you about 10 miles (16 km) east to McAllen. If you head west on Interstate 2, you can reach Rio Grande City, which is about 30 miles (48 km) away.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Palmview covers a total area of about 19.71 square kilometers (7.61 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Palmview
The number of people living in Palmview has grown a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 683 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,818 | 166.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,107 | 125.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,460 | 32.9% | |
| 2020 | 15,830 | 189.9% | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 15,830 people living in Palmview. These people lived in 5,079 households, and 4,261 of these were families. Most of the people in Palmview are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 92.89% of the population.
Schools in Palmview
Students in Palmview attend schools that are part of the La Joya Independent School District.
Elementary and Middle Schools
There are several elementary schools in Palmview, including:
- Enrique Camarena Elementary
- Guillermo Flores Elementary
- Henry B. González Elementary
- Leo J. Leo Elementary
- E. B. Reyna Elementary
For middle school, students can attend:
- C. Chavez Middle School
- Irene Garcia Middle School
- Memorial Middle School
- A. Richards Middle School
High Schools
The main high schools serving Palmview are Palmview High School and La Joya High School.
Other Schools
In addition to the public schools, South Texas Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools also have special magnet schools in the area. These schools offer unique learning programs.
Commuting in Palmview
On average, people in Palmview spend about 18.4 minutes traveling to work each day. Most families in Palmview own about 2.2 vehicles.
See also
In Spanish: Palmview (Texas) para niños
