South Alamo, Texas facts for kids
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South Alamo, Texas
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| Nickname(s):
"Little Mex"
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,414 |
| • Density | 1,710/sq mi (657/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78516
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| FIPS code | 48-68846 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852768 |
South Alamo is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. People in the area sometimes call it "Little Mex."
In 2020, about 3,414 people lived in South Alamo. It is part of a larger group of cities called the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
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Where is South Alamo Located?
South Alamo is found in the southern part of Texas. It is located at coordinates 26°9′3″N 98°6′43″W / 26.15083°N 98.11194°W.
The community covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
South Alamo has been counted in the U.S. Census since 2000. The number of people living there has slowly grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 3,101 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 3,361.
- By 2020, the population reached 3,414 people.
Who Lives in South Alamo?
In 2000, most people in South Alamo were from a Hispanic or Latino background. About 98.39% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families in South Alamo have children. In 2000, about 70.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4.78 people.
What is the Age of Residents?
The community has a young population. In 2000, almost half of the people (45.6%) were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in South Alamo was 20 years.
Education in South Alamo
Students in South Alamo attend schools in the Donna Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools that serve the community. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students.
See also
In Spanish: South Alamo (Texas) para niños
