Linn, Texas
Census-designated place
Location of Linn, Texas
Location of Linn, Texas
Coordinates: 26°33′34″N 98°7′18″W / 26.55944°N 98.12167°W / 26.55944; -98.12167
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total48.6 sq mi (125.9 km2)
 • Land48.6 sq mi (125.8 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total801
 • Density17/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
78563
Area code956
FIPS code48-42916[1]
GNIS feature ID1378589

Linn, formerly San Manuel-Linn, is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 801 at the 2010 census,[1] down from 958 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Linn is in northern Hidalgo County at 26°33′52″N 98°7′45″W / 26.56444°N 98.12917°W / 26.56444; -98.12917 (26.564558, -98.129217),[2] along U.S. Route 281, State Highway 186, and FM 1017. It is 22 miles (35 km) north of Edinburg, the county seat, 29 miles (47 km) north of Pharr, and 45 miles (72 km) south of Falfurrias, as well as 208 miles (335 km) south of San Antonio, all via US 281. It is also 26 miles (42 km) west of Raymondville via TX 186, and 28 miles (45 km) southeast of San Isidro, and 81 miles (130 km) southeast of Hebbronville via FM 1017.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Linn CDP has a total area of 48.6 square miles (125.9 km2), of which 48.6 square miles (125.8 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.11%, are water.[1]

Demographics

2020 census

Linn racial composition[3]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 116 15.83%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 3 0.41%
Hispanic or Latino 614 83.77%
Total 733

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 733 people, 239 households, and 157 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 958 people, 328 households, and 270 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 19.7 people per square mile (7.6/km2). There were 702 housing units at an average density of 14.4/sq mi (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.52% White, 1.04% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 16.28% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 73.80% of the population.

There were 328 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,406, and the median income for a family was $27,596. Males had a median income of $31,111 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,707. About 19.4% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).[7][8] Zoned schools include the Brewster School, which houses Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade,[9][10] and Edinburg North High School (9-12).[11]

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

All of Hidalgo County is in the service area of South Texas College.[12]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Manuel-Linn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Linn CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  4. ↑ https://www.census.gov/
  5. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  8. ↑ CDP Map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017. Detail pages: 1, 2, 3, A01.
  9. ↑ "2013-2014 Elementary School Boundaries Archived 2015-07-14 at the Wayback Machine" (Full). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Boundaries approved on April 2, 2013. Detail of Brewster Elementary Zone Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  10. ↑ "2015-2016 Middle School Boundaries Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine" (Full). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Boundaries approved on March 29, 2011. Detail of Brewster Zone Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  11. ↑ "2015-2016 High Schools Approved Boundaries Archived 2015-12-11 at the Wayback Machine" (Full). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Detail of Edinburg North Zone Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  12. ↑ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.199. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
  13. ↑ Climate Summary for San Manuel-Linn, Texas
  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[4][5]
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