PHARR, TEXAS

'Pharr' is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,660. Pharr is connected by bridge to the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

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Geography

Demographics

Education

Radio Stations

External links

Geography

Pharr is located at (26.206334, -98.185174).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.9 km² (20.8 mi²). 53.9 km² (20.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.05% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 46,660 people, 12,798 households, and 10,878 families residing in the city. The population density is 864.9/km² (2,240.2/mi²). There are 16,537 housing units at an average density of 306.5/km² (794.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 79.46% White, 0.24% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 17.29% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 90.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,798 households out of which 47.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 16.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% are non-families. 13.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.64 and the average family size is 4.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.8% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $24,333, and the median income for a family is $25,916. Males have a median income of $19,169 versus $16,737 for females. The per capita income for the city is $9,462. 35.5% of the population and 30.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 46.6% of those under the age of 18 and 23.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Education

Almost all of Pharr 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. Another small portion is a part of the Valley View Independent School District.
In addition, residents are allowed to apply to magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District.

Radio Stations

★ KFRQ 94.5FM - Official Site

★ KVMV 96.9FM - Official Site

★ KKPS 99.5FM - Official Site

★ KNVO 101.1FM - Official Site

★ KVLY 107.9FM - Official Site

External links