Villa Verde, Texas facts for kids
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Villa Verde, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 1,780/sq mi (710/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-75626 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852779 |
Villa Verde is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 711 people lived in Villa Verde. It is part of a larger area called the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. This area includes the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
Where is Villa Verde?
Villa Verde is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is at 26.132701 degrees North and 97.996785 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Villa Verde covers a total area of 0.4 square miles (about 1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 891 | — | |
| 2010 | 874 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 711 | −18.6% | |
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Villa Verde was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
In 2000, there were 891 people living in Villa Verde. There were 216 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (200) were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 73% of households were married couples. The average household had about four people.
The population of Villa Verde has changed over time. In 2000, 37.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 26 years. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
Schools in Villa Verde
Students in Villa Verde attend schools in the Weslaco Independent School District.
Younger students go to Memorial Elementary School. Middle school students attend Central Middle School. High school students go to Weslaco High School.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Verde (Texas) para niños
