Granjeno, Texas
| Granjeno, Texas | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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| Coordinates: 26°8′18″N 98°18′13″W / 26.13833°N 98.30361°WCoordinates: 26°8′18″N 98°18′13″W / 26.13833°N 98.30361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yvette Cabrera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 896.2/sq mi (346.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 78572 |
| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-30608[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336821[2] |
Granjeno is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 313 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 304.[3] The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande, near the border with Mexico.
Granjeno is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
Geography
Granjeno is located at 26°8′18″N 98°18′13″W / 26.13833°N 98.30361°W (26.138316, -98.303484)[4]. It is situated off the junction of FM 494 and Old Military Road in southern Hidalgo County, approximately four miles southwest of McAllen.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.
History
Founded in the late 18th century, Granjeno has a history that predates Texas statehood.[6][7] Granjeno Cemetery was established in 1872 with burials from both sides of the Rio Grande. By the mid-1930s, the community consisted of several dwellings.[5] A church and school were established in Granjeno by 1948. During the 1960s, growth in the community was stimulated by the development of a colonia.[8] The population was estimated at 545 in 1976. Ten years later, that figure has decreased to 450. On January 26, 1993, Granjeno was incorporated as a city.[6] The population was just over 300 in 2000. In elections held on May 2012, Granjeno voters elected a mayor (Yvette Cabrera) and two commissioners (Bianca Sinai De Rueda and Robert Segura) who all were under the age of 25.[9]
Granjeno is adjacent to the Anzalduas County Park, which is known for its moss-covered trees. Construction on the nearby Anzalduas International Bridge began in mid-2007.[7]
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 313 people, 93 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The population density was 896.2 people per square mile (345.3/km²). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 306.4 per square mile (118.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.44% White, 0.32% Asian, 1.92% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.36% of the population.
There were 93 households out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.81.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,423, and the median income for a family was $19,904. Males had a median income of $16,705 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,022. About 40.4% of families and 51.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 71.7% of those under age 18 and 39.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public education in the city of Granjeno is provided by the Hidalgo Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Texas, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Granjeno, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Granjeno, Texas". About Rio Grande Valley cities. Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Recognizing Granjeno". The Monitor Newspaper, McAllen, TX. 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ "Granjeno, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ↑ "New Granjeno leaders are all under 25". The Monitor Newspaper, McAllen, TX. 2008-05-26. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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