Granjeno, Texas
Encyclopedia
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. The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande River, near the border with Mexico
.
Granjeno is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen
metropolitan areas.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
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.
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.
.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District
operates magnet schools that serve the community.
Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Hidalgo County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, and is the seventh most-populous county in Texas. Its population in 2010 was 774,769, a 35% increase from 2000...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 313 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
estimate placed the population at 304. The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande River, near the border with Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
Granjeno is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen
Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area
Reynosa–McAllen, also known as McAllen–Reynosa, or simply as Borderplex, is one of the six bi-national metropolitan areas along the Mexico–U.S border. The city of Reynosa is situated on the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, while the city of McAllen is located in...
metropolitan areas.
Geography
Granjeno is located at 26°8′18"N 98°18′13"W (26.138316, -98.303484). It is situated off the junction of FM 494 and Old Military Road in southern Hidalgo County, approximately four miles southwest of McAllen.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
History
Founded in the late 18th century, Granjeno has a history that predates Texas statehood. 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. 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. 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. The population was just over 300 in 2000. In elections held on May 10, 2008, Granjeno voters elected a mayor (Vicente Garza, Jr.) and two commissioners (Marco De Rueda and Roy Garcia) who all were under the age of 25.Granjeno is adjacent to the Anzalduas County Park, which is known for its moss-covered trees. Construction on the nearby Anzalduas International Bridge
Anzalduas International Bridge
Anzalduas International Bridge is an international bridge which connects the city of Mission, Texas, USA with the western outskirts of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It provides cross-border commuters with two southbound and northbound lanes, as well as a pedestrian crossing...
began in mid-2007.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 313 people, 93 households, and 77 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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 DistrictHidalgo Independent School District
The Hidalgo Independent School District is a public school district based in Hidalgo, Texas, United States. The district serves most of Hidalgo and the city of Granjeno as well as small portions of McAllen, Pharr, and San Juan...
.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District is a public school district headquartered in Mercedes, Texas . STISD operates magnet schools that draw students from three counties: Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy...
operates magnet schools that serve the community.