Palmview South, Texas facts for kids
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Palmview South, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,008 |
| • Density | 669/sq mi (254.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78572
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-54810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852749 |
Palmview South is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2020, about 2,008 people lived here. Palmview South is part of a bigger area called the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Palmview South is located in southern Texas. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 26°13′11″N 98°22′29″W / 26.21972°N 98.37472°W.
The community covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.9 km2). Most of this area is land, around 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,219 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,575 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,008 | −64.0% | |
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Palmview South was first recognized as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
In 2000, there were 6,219 people living in Palmview South. Many families lived there, with an average of about 3 to 4 people per household. A large number of residents, over 85%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community had a mix of age groups. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 28 years, meaning half the people were younger than 28 and half were older.
Education
Students in Palmview South attend schools within the La Joya Independent School District.
Here are some of the schools that serve the area:
- Elementary Schools: Enrique Camarena, Jose de Escandon, Guillermo Flores, and Leo J. Leo.
- Middle Schools: C. Chavez and Irene Garcia.
- High Schools: Palmview High School and La Joya High School.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District runs special magnet schools. These schools offer unique programs and are open to students from the community.
See also
In Spanish: Palmview South para niños
