San Juan, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = San Juan, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of San Juan, Texas

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Hidalgo

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area_total_km2 = 28.5
area_land_km2 = 28.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 11.0
area_land_sq_mi = 11.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 26229
population_density_km2 = 920.1
population_density_sq_mi = 2383.0

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 32
elevation_ft = 105
latd = 26 |latm = 11 |lats = 33 |latNS = N
longd = 98 |longm = 9 |longs = 10 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 78589
area_code = 956
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blank_info = 48-65516GR|2
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blank1_info = 1346393GR|3
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San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 26,229 at the 2000 census. The name reflects that of a founding father. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The community was organized in 1909, in part, due to the efforts of John Closner.

Geography

San Juan is located at coor dms|26|11|33|N|98|9|10|W|city (26.192451, -98.152708)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.5 km²), all of it land.

The community is in the valley of the Rio Grande.

San Juan is south of US Route 83 and east of US Route 281.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 26,229 people, 6,606 households, and 5,952 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,383.0 people per square mile (919.8/km²). There were 7,719 housing units at an average density of 701.3/sq mi (270.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.18% White, 0.34% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 15.93% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 95.12% of the population.

There were 6,606 households out of which 56.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.9% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.95 and the average family size was 4.19.

In the city the population was spread out with 37.4% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,706, and the median income for a family was $23,314. Males had a median income of $18,756 versus $16,910 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,945. About 32.7% of families and 34.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.6% of those under age 18 and 24.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Almost all of San Juan is a part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District. A small fringe portion is a part of the Hidalgo Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

PSJA also has a history of athletics. Back in 1962 & 1963, the PSJA High Bears went to State back to back. Despite the loss in both of them, they are the only team in the R.G.V. to make it twice to the State Championship.

Radio Stations

* KFRQ 94.5FM - [http://www.q945rocks.com Official Site]
* KKPS 99.5FM - [http://www.995quepasa.com Official Site]
* KNVO 101.1FM - [http://www.romantica101.com Official Site]
* KVLY 107.9FM - [http://www.mix1079.net Official Site]

References

External links

* [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/SS/hfs3.html Handbook of Texas Online San Juan website]
* http://www.sanjuan-edc.com
* [http://www.lone-star.net/mall/txtrails/SanJuan.htm Brief San Juan information]