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Murillo, Texas

Coordinates: 26°16′2″N 98°7′54″W / 26.26722°N 98.13167°W / 26.26722; -98.13167
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Murillo, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 26°16′2″N 98°7′54″W / 26.26722°N 98.13167°W / 26.26722; -98.13167
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total
6.9 sq mi (18.0 km2)
 • Land6.9 sq mi (18.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,158
 • Density1,300/sq mi (510/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78542[1]
Area code956
FIPS code48-50092[2]
GNIS feature ID2408961[3]

Murillo, previously recorded as Nurillo, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,158 at the 2020 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Murillo is located in south-central Hidalgo County at 26°16′2″N 98°7′54″W / 26.26722°N 98.13167°W / 26.26722; -98.13167 (26.267091, -98.131725).[4] It is bordered to the west by Edinburg, the county seat, to the southwest by Lopezville, to the south by San Juan, and to the north by Cesar Chavez.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Murillo CDP has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18.0 km2), all land.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20005,056—
20107,34445.3%
20209,15824.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1900[6] 1910[7]
1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10]
1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13]
1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16]
2010[17] 2020[18]

Murillo first appeared as a census designated place under the name Nurillo in the 2000 U.S. Census.[16][19] The name was corrected to Murillo for the 2010 U.S. Census.[17][20]

2020 census

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Murillo CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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 may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[21] Pop 2010[22] Pop 2020[23] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 151 190 223 2.99% 2.59% 2.44%
Black or African American alone (NH) 11 32 6 0.22% 0.44% 0.07%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 9 0.00% 0.00% 0.10%
Asian alone (NH) 0 56 56 0.00% 0.76% 0.61%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.01% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 1 0 26 0.02% 0.00% 0.28%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 4 5 18 0.08% 0.07% 0.20%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4,889 7,060 8,820 96.70% 96.13% 96.31%
Total 5,056 7,344 9,158 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 5,056 people, 1,231 households, and 1,144 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 726.0 inhabitants per square mile (280.3/km2). There were 1,329 housing units at an average density of 190.8 per square mile (73.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.95% White, 0.34% African American, 0.32% Native American, 21.02% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 96.70% of the population.

There were 1,231 households, out of which 64.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.0% were non-families. 5.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.11 and the average family size was 4.24.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 39.9% under the age of 18, 12.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,645, and the median income for a family was $25,160. Males had a median income of $18,137 versus $15,284 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,611. About 32.8% of families and 38.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.7% of those under age 18 and 37.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Murillo is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.[25][26]

Zoned elementary schools serving sections of Murillo include Betts, Cano-Conzalez, De Escandon, Esparza, Gorena, Lyndon B. Johnson, Ramirez, and Travis (grades PK-5) [27] Almost all of Murillo is zoned to Barrientes Middle School, with a small segment zoned to South Middle School.[28] All residents are zoned to Edinburg High School (9-12).[29]

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.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "Murillo ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Murillo CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Murillo, Texas
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Murillo, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: NURILLO CDP" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  20. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Murillo CDP, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  21. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Murillo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Murillo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  23. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Nurillo CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  25. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hidalgo County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
    "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  26. ^ Murillo Census Bureau map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  27. ^ "All Elementary Partial View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail maps here - Linked from here
  28. ^ "All Middle - Full" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Barrientes MS Detail map, South MS Detail Map - Linked from here
  29. ^ "All High Schools Full View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail map - Linked from here
  30. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.199. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..

Further reading

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