South Alamo
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas
South Alamo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 3,414 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alamo, 2.1 miles N.
- 3,414residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 1,676 / sq mipopulation density
- 78516ZIP code
About South Alamo
South Alamo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The area is known locally as "Little Mex (Mexico)". The population was 3,414 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in South Alamo
- Median household income
- $33,875
- Median home value
- $69,600
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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South Alamo had 3,414 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,414 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,676 per sq mi (647 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Alamo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,414 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1518° N, 98.1079° W |
| ZIP code | 78516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868846 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Alamo
- Alamo2.1 mi N
- San Juan3.8 mi NW
- Scissors4.0 mi E
- North Alamo4.6 mi N
- Donna4.6 mi E
- Midway South5.4 mi E
- Pharr5.4 mi W
- Midway North6.0 mi NE
- Lopezville7.1 mi NW
- Villa Verde7.1 mi E
- Muniz7.4 mi N
- Weslaco7.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about South Alamo
What county is South Alamo in?
South Alamo is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of South Alamo, TX?
3,414 people lived in South Alamo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Alamo, TX?
The ZIP code of South Alamo is 78516.
What is the elevation of South Alamo?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Alamo?
Alamo (2.1 mi), San Juan (3.8 mi), Scissors (4.0 mi), North Alamo (4.6 mi), Donna (4.6 mi).
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