Muniz
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas
Muniz is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 1,593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Murillo, 2.1 miles W.
- 1,593residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,502 / sq mipopulation density
- 78558ZIP code
About Muniz
Muniz is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,593 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area.
As of 2015 Muniz, a colonia, has about half of its population born in foreign countries, with, in all probability, almost all from Mexico, and with many of them being illegal immigrants. In 2015 Chris McGreal of The Guardian described Muniz as the poorest U.S. settlement along a United States border.
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Living in Muniz
- Median household income
- $91,121
- Median home value
- $96,400
- Median age
- 25
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Muniz had 1,593 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,593 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,502 per sq mi (580 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muniz at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,593 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2578° N, 98.0897° W |
| ZIP code | 78558 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4850058 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muniz
- Murillo2.1 mi W
- San Carlos3.1 mi NE
- North Alamo3.7 mi SW
- César Chávez3.9 mi N
- Lopezville4.1 mi W
- La Blanca5.0 mi NE
- Alamo5.6 mi S
- Edinburg5.8 mi NW
- San Juan6.1 mi SW
- Olivarez6.3 mi E
- Elsa6.5 mi NE
- Midway North6.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Muniz
What county is Muniz in?
Muniz is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Muniz, TX?
1,593 people lived in Muniz at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muniz, TX?
The ZIP code of Muniz is 78558.
What is the elevation of Muniz?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muniz?
Murillo (2.1 mi), San Carlos (3.1 mi), North Alamo (3.7 mi), César Chávez (3.9 mi), Lopezville (4.1 mi).
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