Scissors
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Scissors is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 3,758 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Donna, 2.2 miles N.
- 3,758residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 2,357 / sq mipopulation density
- 78537ZIP code
About Scissors
Scissors is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,758 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Scissors
- Median household income
- $40,938
- Median home value
- $82,400
- Median rent
- $661/mo
- Median age
- 22.5
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Scissors had 3,758 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,758 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,357 per sq mi (910 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scissors at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,758 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1333° N, 98.0475° W |
| ZIP code | 78537 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4866248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scissors
- Donna2.2 mi N
- Midway South2.3 mi NE
- Villa Verde3.2 mi E
- South Alamo4.0 mi W
- Midway North4.1 mi NE
- Weslaco4.2 mi NE
- Llano Grande4.9 mi E
- Alamo5.4 mi NW
- Progreso6.2 mi SE
- Progreso Lakes7.0 mi SE
- Olivarez7.4 mi NE
- North Alamo7.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Scissors
What county is Scissors in?
Scissors is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Scissors, TX?
3,758 people lived in Scissors at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scissors, TX?
The ZIP code of Scissors is 78537.
What is the elevation of Scissors?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scissors?
Donna (2.2 mi), Midway South (2.3 mi), Villa Verde (3.2 mi), South Alamo (4.0 mi), Midway North (4.1 mi).
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