San Juan, Texas - Definition and Overview

San Juan is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,229.

Geography

San Juan is located at 26°11'33" North, 98°9'10" West (26.192451, -98.152708)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²). 28.5 km² (11.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 26,229 people, 6,606 households, and 5,952 families residing in the city. The population density is 919.8/km² (2,383.0/mi²). There are 7,719 housing units at an average density of 270.7/km² (701.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 81.18% White, 0.34% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 15.93% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 95.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,606 households out of which 56.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% are married couples living together, 17.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 9.9% are non-families. 8.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.95 and the average family size is 4.19.

In the city the population is spread out with 37.4% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $22,706, and the median income for a family is $23,314. Males have a median income of $18,756 versus $16,910 for females. The per capita income for the city is $7,945. 34.4% of the population and 32.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.6% of those under the age of 18 and 24.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=26.192451&longitude=-98.152708&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=26.192451&lon=-98.152708&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-98.152708&lat=26.192451&w=750&h=500)