San Juan, Texas

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San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 26,229 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
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[edit] Geography

San Juan is located at 26°11′33″N, 98°9′10″W (26.192451, -98.152708)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 26,229 people, 6,606 households, and 5,952 families residing in the city. The population density was 919.8/km² (2,383.0/mi²). There were 7,719 housing units at an average density of 270.7/km² (701.3/mi²). 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.

[edit] 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.