San Carlos, Texas facts for kids
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San Carlos, Texas
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Location of San Carlos, 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 | 75 ft (23 m) |
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| • Total | 3,087 |
| • Density | 1,720/sq mi (671/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78542
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-65048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1346316 |
San Carlos is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is a place where the U.S. government counts people, called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 3,087 people lived there.
San Carlos is part of a larger group of cities. This group includes McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission. Together, they form a big area called a Metropolitan Statistical Area. San Carlos is located northeast of McAllen.
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Where is San Carlos Located?
San Carlos is found at specific coordinates: 26.297004 degrees North and 98.069408 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. San Carlos is about five miles east of Edinburg. It is also near US Route 281 and State Highway 107. The community is also about 12 miles north of the Mexico border.
San Carlos Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,650 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,130 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,087 | −1.4% | |
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San Carlos was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. In 2000, there were 2,650 people living in San Carlos. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,087 people.
Most of the people living in San Carlos are of Hispanic or Latino background. Many families in San Carlos have children living at home. The average family size is about four people. The community has a younger population, with many residents under 18 years old.
Schools and Education
Students in San Carlos attend schools within the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides education for children from elementary to high school.
There are a few elementary schools that serve different parts of San Carlos. These include San Carlos Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School. After elementary school, students go to middle schools like Harwell and Memorial. All high school students in San Carlos attend Edinburg High School.
In addition to these schools, the South Texas Independent School District also has special magnet schools. These schools offer unique learning programs. For students who want to continue their education after high school, South Texas College serves the entire Hidalgo County area.
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Location of San Carlos, Texas
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Map of Hidalgo County showing San Carlos
See also
In Spanish: San Carlos (Texas) para niños
