45-578: Palmview is a city in Hidalgo County , Texas , United States. The population is 17,410 as of the 2020 United States Census . It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Palmview is in southwestern Hidalgo County, to the west of Mission . Interstate 2 passes through the city as a freeway, leading east 10 miles (16 km) to McAllen and west 30 miles (48 km) to Rio Grande City . According to
90-538: A band of cattle rustlers and cut-throats who had been terrorizing the area. The Rangers were members of a select group known as the Special Force. Led by Leander McNelly , the Special Force was given the task to bring law and order to an area of South Texas that lay between Corpus Christi and the Mexican border . San Antonio has the most significant African American population in all of South Texas. An important event in
135-717: A colonel. President Zachary Taylor was General of the Army at Fort Brown ( Brownsville ) during the Mexican–American War. The Texas Rangers gained popularity for their actions in South Texas during the Mexican bandit raids in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On May 25, 1876, a band of 40 Texas Rangers rode out of Laredo and headed north to the Nueces Strip. Their mission was to find, kill or capture John King Fisher , leader of
180-598: A day) are all in the southern part of the country (Table 1) [7], and the nation's poorest large metropolitan area is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas. Hidalgo County tends to vote for the Democratic Party , although there is representation of the Republican Party in some of the offices that affect the county. Hidalgo County is represented by Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th congressional district and Vicente González of Texas's 34th congressional district . In
225-525: A few times in the winter and snowfall is rare, usually three inches or less. Summers in this zone are hot and humid, with daily averages above 90 °F or 32.2 °C. In addition, areas in Texas that are slightly inland from the Gulf of Mexico, such as San Antonio that border the semi-arid climate zone, generally see a peak of precipitation in the spring, and a deep, drought-like nadir in midsummer. The region itself sees
270-648: A household in the city was $ 35,684, and the median income for a family was $ 33,953. Males had a median income of $ 27,884 versus $ 23,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 11,585. About 25.2% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over. Palmview is served by the La Joya Independent School District . Zoned schools include: In addition, South Texas Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools (Charter) operates magnet schools that serve
315-410: A household in the county was $ 30,134, and the median income for a family was $ 31,760. Males had a median income of $ 22,635 versus $ 17,526 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 12,130. About 32.60% of families and 35.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 47.4% of those under age 18 and 29.8% of those age 65 or over. The county's per-capita income makes it one of
360-484: A short wet season from March to May and another one from late August to October, and a dry season elsewhere in the year. Night-time temperatures are around 85 °F or 29.4 °C in summer. The region of South Texas includes the semi-arid ranch country and the wetter Rio Grande Valley. Considered to be the southernmost tip of the American Great Plains region, the inland region has rainfall similar to that of
405-468: A subregion of East Texas . The climate of South Texas is varied. The area along the Mexican border is generally semi-arid ( Köppen climate classification BSh ), while the area from the coast inland to just west of San Antonio has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa ). South Texas weather is affected by the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains to the west, the Gulf of Mexico to the east, and
450-455: Is also referred to as the Coastal Bend . Greater Houston and Beaumont–Port Arthur are occasionally tied to the region, both for physically being on the southern end of the state and for businesses that use "South Texas" in its name. (i.e. South Texas School of Law , South Texas State Fair , etc). However, the two are more commonly associated with East Texas or Southeast Texas . There
495-543: Is between June and November. However, the Texas coast gets affected usually between August and September, when systems sporadically organize in the southern Gulf around the Bay of Campeche or western Caribbean and the latter months forming off the coast of Africa. Droughts - Although South Texas summers generally see rainfall in summer months, some years the lack of rain is persistent and leads to water shortages; lake levels drop significantly and lead to municipal water restrictions. In
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#1733085650150540-611: Is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico . South Texas consists of 41 counties. Its terrain is flat, lying on the coastal plain. South Texas is so vast, that there are even subregions. The very southern tip of South Texas, called the Rio Grande Valley , has fertile soils and is known for its citrus production. The eastern portion of South Texas is often referred to as the Coastal Bend ; here, coastal salt marshes, estuaries, and wetlands are scattered all around. The western and central parts are known as
585-487: Is designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan statistical area , which itself is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission-Rio Grande City, Texas combined statistical area with neighboring Starr County . With a population that is 91.9% Hispanic as of 2020, it is Texas' second-most populous majority-Hispanic county and the fifth-largest nationwide . It is also
630-530: Is no defined northern boundary, although it is believed to be at the city of San Antonio and from an east to west line extending from the Rio Grande near Maverick County to the Gulf of Mexico , but turning southeast at or near Lavaca County , and continuing towards the Gulf of Mexico to separate it from East Texas and Southeast Texas . The Rio Grande serves as the western and southern boundaries and separates Texas from Mexico . The eastern portion of South Texas
675-756: Is subtropical and humid. Temperatures range from an average low of 47 °F (8 °C) in January to an average high to 96 °F (36 °C) in July; the average annual temperature is 73 °F (23 °C). Rainfall averages 23 inches (580 mm) a year, and the growing season lasts for 320 days of the year. As of the census of 2010, there were 774,769 people living in the county. 88.0% were White , 1.0% Asian , 0.6% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 8.8% of some other race and 1.3% of two or more races . 90.6% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). There were 216,471 households, and 179,668 families living in
720-413: Is the primary provider of law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of the county. The following school districts serve Hidalgo County: In addition, the county is served by the multi-county South Texas Independent School District . The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brownsville operates three PK-8th Grade schools, two lower-level elementary schools and two high schools. The Edinburg campus of
765-496: Is well known for strong Hispanic , primarily Mexican American and Tejano (the Spanish term for " Texan ") influences, due to its proximity to Mexico . Tejanos and Mexicans living in South Texas are descended from the Spanish and Sephardic Jewish settlers of Mexico, from Mexican indigenous groups allied with the Spanish, such as Tlaxcaltec and Otomi peoples, and from local indigenous groups of South Texas who were missionized by
810-549: The 2012 presidential election , 70.4% voted for Barack Obama , while 28.6% voted for Mitt Romney . The last time Hidalgo County voted Republican was in the 2024 presidential election when Donald Trump won 51% of the votes, the first time the county voted for the Republican candidate since 1972 . In the 2020 presidential election, Hidalgo County saw a significant shift to the Republican Party, with Donald Trump increasing
855-501: The 66th most populous primary statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2022. It has the lowest per capita income of the 276 MSAs within the 50 states at $ 9,899. Its median household income is also the lowest within the states at $ 24,863. In a survey done in over 190 metropolitan areas it had the highest obesity rate of residents at 38.8 percent. Today, the states with the highest poverty rates (of over 20 million living on $ 2
900-711: The Chihuahuan Desert to the west/northwest. Moisture from the Pacific is cut off by the Mexican Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental mountain ranges. Along the coast the climate is best exemplified in the summers when humidity is extremely high though at times arid, depending upon whether tropical moisture from the Gulf and sometimes from the Pacific is flowing in or if the region is cut off from any moisture by high pressure systems, causing long droughts, which occur every few years. Temperatures reach freezing only
945-778: The Republic of the Rio Grande was established in this region in 1840, lasting less than a year. Laredo served as its capital. The Rio Grande Valley area played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence , the Texas Revolution , the Mexican–American War , and the American Civil War , with many historical battle sites around the area. General Robert E. Lee resided at Fort Ringold ( Rio Grande City ) during this time as
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#1733085650150990-601: The United States Census Bureau , Palmview has a total area of 7.61 square miles (19.71 km), all land. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 15,830 people, 5,079 households, and 4,261 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,093 households, and 977 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,712.5 inhabitants per square mile (661.2/km). There were 1,671 housing units at an average density of 696.7 per square mile (269.0/km). The racial makeup of
1035-576: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (formerly University of Texas-Pan American ) is located in Hidalgo County. All of the county is in the service area of South Texas College . The Pecan, Mid-Valley, Technology, and Nursing & Allied Health campuses of South Texas College are located in Hidalgo County. In 2020, the total value of products produced in Hidalgo was $ 11.5 billion. In 1982, 91% of
1080-504: The poorest counties in the United States . In 2009, it was tied with Bronx County, New York for "the greatest share of people receiving food stamps: 29 percent." Las Milpas , previously unincorporated, was annexed by Pharr in 1987. The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Hidalgo County as the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area . The United States Census Bureau ranked
1125-484: The 254 counties in Texas. Tornadoes do occur in this part of the state, but not as frequently as other parts. They approach, usually from the northwest to southeast, as a line of severe thunderstorms , mostly in the summer months and by cold fronts in fall. Snow rarely falls south of San Antonio or on the coast except in rare circumstances. Of note is the 2004 Christmas Eve snowstorm , when 6 inches (150 mm) of snow fell as far south as McAllen . South Texas
1170-495: The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area as the 65th most populous metropolitan statistical area of the United States as of July 1, 2022. The Office of Management and Budget has further designated the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area as a component of the more extensive McAllen-Edinburg, TX Combined Statistical Area , the 63rd most populous combined statistical area and
1215-500: The Northern Plains. The coastal areas are warm most of the year due to currents of the Gulf of Mexico, but can get cold in winter if a strong front comes in, occasionally causing snow at sea level. Rain in the coastal region is more abundant than in the inland region, and subtropical forests line the Rio Grande . Inland, where it is drier, ranches dominate the landscape, characterized by thick, spiny brush and grasslands. The winters in
1260-522: The Republican vote from 27.9% in 2016 to 41%. However, as an urban county, the shift was not as large as nearby less densely populated counties. On his third run, Trump was able to win the county by 2 points, following a trend that resulted in many Hispanic majority counties in Texas and Florida flipping red. For the Texas House of Representatives is covered by districts 39 , 40 and 41 . The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office operates jail facilities and
1305-788: The South Texas Plains or the Brush Country . Mesquite trees and crop fields dominate the Brush Country. Some people consider Houston to be in South Texas for several reasons: numerous businesses in the Houston region contain 'South Texas' in their titles. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas includes the Houston division. However, Houston is most accurately classified as being within Southeast Texas ,
1350-518: The Spanish, particularly Coahuiltecans . These migrations occurred and have been ongoing since the early 1700s in South Texas. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in the 1840s failed to secure land belonging to the Mexican settlers. The disputed area was between the Nueces River south of San Antonio and Corpus Christi, the King Ranch , and the Rio Grande. Recognized by neither Mexico nor the United States,
1395-404: The U.S. state of Texas that lies roughly south of—and includes— San Antonio . The southern and western boundary is the Rio Grande , and to the east it is the Gulf of Mexico . The population of this region is more than 5 million according to the 2024 census estimates. The southern portion of this region is often referred to as the Rio Grande Valley . The eastern portion along the Gulf of Mexico
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1440-532: The city was 67.35% White , 0.02% Black , 0.12% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 31.19% from other races , and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 93.21% of the population. There were 1,093 households, out of which 57.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who
1485-494: The community. The average commute time to work in the city of Palmview is 18.4 mins. The average car ownership in Palmview is 2.2 vehicles per family. Hidalgo County, Texas Hidalgo County ( / h ɪ ˈ d æ l ɡ oʊ / ; Spanish pronunciation: [iˈðalɣo] ) is located in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census , its population was 870,781, making it the ninth-most populous county in Texas , and
1530-946: The county has sandy and light loamy soils over deep reddish or mottled, clayey subsoils . In some areas, limestone lies within 40 in (1 m) of the surface. The southern part of the county has moderately deep to deep loamy surfaces over clayey subsoils. Along the Rio Grande, brown to red clays are found. Hidalgo County is in the South Texas Plains vegetation area, which features grasses, mesquite, live oaks, and chaparral. Native plants, reduced in recent years by extensive farming, include chapote , guayacán , ebony , huisache , brasil , and yucca . Natural resources included caliche, sand, gravel, oil, and gas. Oil and gas production in 1982 totaled 98,487,211,000 cubic feet (2.7888472 × 10 m ) of gas-well gas, 139,995 barrels of crude oil, 1,101,666 barrels of condensate, and 15,784,000 cubic feet (447,000 m ) of casinghead gas. The climate
1575-513: The county. The population density was 363 people per square mile (140 people/km ). There were 248,287 housing units at an average density of 123 units per square mile (47/km ). There were 216,471 households, out of which 54.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.00% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who
1620-689: The development of South Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast rice industry was the introduction of seed imported from Japan in 1904. The Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Pacific Railroad invited Japanese farmers to Texas to help area farms in the production of rice. The seed the Japanese farmers brought with them was a gift from the Japanese emperor. The production of Japanese rice began at Webster in Harris County. The Gulf Coast rice industry
1665-426: The inland region are cooler and drier, as Arctic air can make it into the region, but snow is rare due to the lack of humidity. Summers are for the most part hot and dry, but at times can be humid if winds come off the warmer Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes can occur in this region, but less frequently than in other parts of the state. Hurricanes are the most dangerous weather systems to affect South Texas. Hurricane season
1710-443: The land was in farms and ranches, with 52% of the farmland under cultivation and 85% irrigated; 51 to 60% of the county was considered prime farmland. The primary crops were sorghum, cotton, corn, and vegetables; Hidalgo County led Texas counties in the production of cabbage, onions, cantaloupes, carrots, and watermelons. The primary fruits and nuts grown in the county were grapefruit, oranges, and pecans. Cattle, milk cows, and hogs were
1755-455: The largest county which is over 90% Hispanic . It is also the southernmost landlocked county in the United States, and in 2021, it was the largest county in the nation with a total fertility rate above the replacement level (at 2.13). According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,583 sq mi (4,100 km ), of which 12 sq mi (31 km ) (0.8%) are covered by water. The northern part of
1800-521: The most populous county outside of the counties in the Texas Triangle . The county seat is Edinburg and the largest city is McAllen . The county is named for Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla , the priest who raised the call for Mexico 's independence from Spain . It is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States . Hidalgo County
1845-470: The primary livestock products. Hidalgo is the highest-producing county in the state for oilseeds and dry beans . The Southern Cattle Tick ( Rhipicephalus microplus ) is invasive here. Populations here have also become highly permethrin resistant . In 2014 the problem had become so severe in Cameron that spread here (and to other neighboring counties) was feared. A Temporary Preventative Quarantine Area
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1890-417: The summer of 2011, numerous records were set. On August 28, 2011, most of South Texas had temperatures reaching 110 °F, breaking many cities' record highs. Furthermore, 95% of the state faced an extreme or exceptional drought, according to the office of the Texas state climatologist. These drought conditions led to a string of dangerous wildfires across the state, and the enforcement of burn bans in 250 of
1935-454: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.55 and the average family size was 3.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males. The median income for
1980-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.76 and the average family size was 4.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. The median income for
2025-450: Was established in Cameron to preserve efficacy in these counties. This was unsuccessful however, due at least in part to the ticks' infestation of wildlife including whitetail ( Odocoileus virginianus ). 26°23′48″N 98°10′52″W / 26.39672°N 98.18107°W / 26.39672; -98.18107 South Texas South Texas is a geographic and cultural region of
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