Linn, formerly San Manuel-Linn, is a 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 McAllenEdinburgMission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Linn, Texas
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
 (2020)
 • Total733
 • Density15/sq mi (5.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
78563
Area code956
FIPS code48-42916[1]
GNIS feature ID1378589

Geography

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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]

Climate

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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.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000958
2010801−16.4%
2020733−8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–1900[5] 1910[6]
1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9]
1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12]
1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15]
2010[16]

Linn first appeared as a census designated place as San Manuel-Linn in the 2000 U.S. Census.[15] The name was changed to Linn for the 2010 U.S. Census.[16]

2020 census

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Linn 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[17] Pop 2010[18] Pop 2020[19] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 247 70 116 25.78% 8.74% 15.83%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.12% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 2 0 0 0.21% 0.00% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 2 0 3 0.21% 0.00% 0.41%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 707 730 614 73.80% 91.14% 83.77%
Total 958 801 733 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

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

2000 census

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As of the census[20] 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

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The community is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).[21][22] Zoned schools include the Brewster School, which houses Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade,[23][24] and Edinburg North High School (9-12).[25]

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.[26]

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ Climate Summary for San Manuel-Linn, Texas
  4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – San Manuel-Linn CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Linn CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Linn CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ CDP Map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017. Detail pages: 1, 2, 3, A01.
  23. ^ "All Elementary Full View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail map - Linked from here
  24. ^ "All Middle - Full" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail map - Linked from here
  25. ^ "All High Schools Full View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - ENHS detail map - Linked from here
  26. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.199. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..

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