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Mila Doce, Texas

Coordinates: 26°13′16″N 97°57′42″W / 26.22111°N 97.96167°W / 26.22111; -97.96167
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Mila Doce, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 26°13′16″N 97°57′42″W / 26.22111°N 97.96167°W / 26.22111; -97.96167
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total
3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
 • Land3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,162
 • Density1,900/sq mi (720/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-48320[1]
GNIS feature ID1867555[2]

Mila Doce ("Mile Twelve" in Spanish, from the name of the road it adjoins) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,162 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Mila Doce is located at 26°13′16″N 97°57′42″W / 26.22111°N 97.96167°W / 26.22111; -97.96167 (26.221238, -97.961795).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19904,477—
20004,9079.6%
20106,22226.8%
20206,162−1.0%
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] 2020[17]

Mila Doce first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census.[14]

2020 census

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Mila Doce 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[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 22 67 88 0.45% 1.08% 1.43%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 2 0.00% 0.00% 0.03%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 1 4 0.02% 0.02% 0.06%
Asian alone (NH) 0 1 1 0.00% 0.02% 0.02%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 15 0.00% 0.00% 0.24%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 0 5 0.00% 0.00% 0.08%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4,884 6,153 6,047 99.53% 98.89% 98.13%
Total 4,907 6,222 6,162 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,907 people, 1,020 households, and 974 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,492.2 inhabitants per square mile (576.1/km2). There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 348.8 per square mile (134.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.74% White, 0.20% Native American, 4.26% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.53% of the population. Mila Doce has the highest percentage of Hispanics among United States census-designated places.

There were 1,020 households, out of which 70.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.6% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.5% were non-families. 3.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.81 and the average family size was 4.89.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 43.9% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $15,944, and the median income for a family was $16,716. Males had a median income of $15,828 versus $15,025 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $4,221. About 59.1% of families and 66.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 72.9% of those under age 18 and 62.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Most of Mila Doce is served by the Weslaco Independent School District.[21][22] Portions of the community are zoned to multiple WISD elementary schools: Justice Gonzales, Mario Ybarra, North Bridge, "Tony" Rico, and Airport Drive.[23] Two middle schools, Mary Hoge and Central, serve WISD sections of Mila Doce.[24] Weslaco East High School and Weslaco High School serve WISD sections of Mila Doce.[25]

A small portion is zoned to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.[21][22] The schools in grades 6-12 serving the section are: P.F.C. David Ybarra Middle School, Carlos F. Truan Junior High School, and Edcouch Elsa High School.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  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. ^ a b "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Mila Doce, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Mila Doce CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Mila Doce CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Mila Doce CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ a b "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 9, 2017.
  22. ^ a b "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Mila Doce CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  23. ^ "Elementary School Attendance Zones[permanent dead link‍]." Weslaco Independent School District. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  24. ^ "Middle School Attendance Zones[permanent dead link‍]." Weslaco Independent School District. Retrieved on July 11, 2017. Persons using Mozilla Firefox to directly view this file may encounter problems
  25. ^ "High School Attendance Zones[permanent dead link‍]." Weslaco Independent School District. Retrieved on July 11, 2017. Persons using Mozilla Firefox to directly view this file may encounter problems
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