San Carlos

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Aerial view of San Carlos, Texas
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San Carlos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 3,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Blanca, 2.2 miles E.

About San Carlos

San Carlos is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 3,087 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

San Carlos is located northeast of McAllen.

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Living in San Carlos

Median household income
$49,132
Median home value
$75,600
Median rent
$711/mo
Median age
34.7
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San Carlos, TX population

San Carlos had 3,087 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,087
Density1,707 per sq mi (659 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

San Carlos at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHidalgo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,087 (2020)
Land area1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates26.2957° N, 98.0631° W
ZIP code78558
Census code (GEOID)4865048

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about San Carlos

What county is San Carlos in?

San Carlos is in Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the population of San Carlos, TX?

3,087 people lived in San Carlos at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of San Carlos, TX?

The ZIP code of San Carlos is 78558.

What is the elevation of San Carlos?

75 feet (23 m) above sea level.

What towns are near San Carlos?

La Blanca (2.2 mi), Muniz (3.1 mi), César Chávez (3.2 mi), Elsa (4.3 mi), Murillo (4.3 mi).

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