Sullivan City, Texas facts for kids
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Sullivan City, Texas
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Location of Sullivan City, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2) |
| • Land | 3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
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| • Total | 3,908 |
| • Density | 1,161.88/sq mi (448.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78595
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-70868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1348049 |
Sullivan City is a small city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,908 people lived there. Sullivan City is part of a larger area called the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area. This means it's connected to other nearby cities, making a bigger community. It's also part of the Reynosa–McAllen area, which includes cities across the border in Mexico.
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A Look at Sullivan City's History
Sullivan City got its name from Captain Ed Sullivan. He was a veteran of a World War and owned a ranch in the area. The town officially started in 1908. Just a few years later, in 1911, it became an "incorporated" town. This means it officially formed its own local government, with Sam Hargrove as its first mayor. A famous person named William Jennings Bryan bought land here in 1910. He helped the town grow by opening a store and a gas station.
Where is Sullivan City Located?
Sullivan City is in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°16′30″N 98°34′6″W / 26.27500°N 98.56833°W. This means it's at 26.275087 degrees North latitude and -98.568330 degrees West longitude. The city covers a total area of about 9.3 square kilometers (3.6 square miles), and all of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Sullivan City has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,998 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,002 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,908 | −2.3% | |
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Who Lives in Sullivan City?
The 2020 United States census counted 3,908 people living in Sullivan City. There were 1,254 households and 964 families. Most people in Sullivan City are of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (Non-Hispanic) | 45 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) | 2 | 0.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) | 14 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race (Non-Hispanic) | 11 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,836 | 98.16% |
| Total | 3,908 |
Schools in Sullivan City
Students in Sullivan City attend schools that are part of the La Joya Independent School District.
- Elementary Schools: Younger students go to Rosendo Benavides Elementary or Sam Fordyce Elementary School.
- Middle School: Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School serves older students.
- High School: Students attend La Joya High School.
There are also special "magnet schools" operated by the South Texas Independent School District that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology. Some areas to the west of Sullivan City are served by the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Sullivan City (Texas) para niños
