Scissors, Texas

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FieldValue
nameScissors, Texas
settlement_typeCensus-designated place
motto
image_seal
image_mapTXMap-doton-Scissors.PNG
mapsize250px
map_captionLocation of Scissors, Texas
image_map1Hidalgo County Scissors.svg
mapsize1250px
map_caption1
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Texas
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Flag of Hidalgo County, Texas.svg Hidalgo
established_date
unit_prefImperial
area_total_km24.4
area_land_km24.4
area_water_km20.0
area_total_sq_mi1.7
area_land_sq_mi1.7
area_water_sq_mi0.0
population_as_of
population_total3758
population_density_km2auto
population_density_sq_miauto
timezone
utc_offset-6
timezone_DSTCDT
utc_offset_DST-5
elevation_m24
elevation_ft79
coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code78537
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info48-66248
blank1_nameGNIS feature ID
blank1_info1346805
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| name = Scissors, Texas | settlement_type = Census-designated place | nickname = | motto = | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_caption = | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = TXMap-doton-Scissors.PNG | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Scissors, Texas | image_map1 = Hidalgo County Scissors.svg | mapsize1 = 250px | map_caption1 = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Flag of Hidalgo County, Texas.svg Hidalgo

| government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 4.4 | area_land_km2 = 4.4 | area_water_km2 = 0.0 | area_total_sq_mi = 1.7 | area_land_sq_mi = 1.7 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

| population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 3758 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_density_sq_mi = auto

| timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 24 | elevation_ft = 79 | coordinates = | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 78537 | area_code = | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-66248 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 1346805 | website = | footnotes = 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.

Geography

Scissors is located at (26.136871, -98.045308).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

| 1990 = 1513 | 2000 = 2805 | 2010 = 3186 | 2020 = 3758 |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940

1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Scissors first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.

2020 census

::data[format=table title="'''Scissors CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition'''
{{nobold|''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) | title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Scissors CDP, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US4866248&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} | title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Scissors CDP, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US4866248&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} | % 2000 | % 2010 | |---|---|---|---|---| | White alone (NH) | 17 | 78 | 41 | 0.61% | | Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | | Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.18% | | Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | | Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.00% | | Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | | Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,783 | 3,107 | 3,701 | 99.22% | | Total | 2,805 | 3,186 | 3,758 | 100.00% | ::

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,805 people, 604 households, and 561 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,642.9 PD/sqmi. There were 673 housing units at an average density of 394.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.68% Caucasian, 0.04% African American, 0.21% Native American, 20.96% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.22% of the population.

There were 604 households, out of which 65.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.1% were non-families. 6.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.64 and the average family size was 4.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 43.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,963, and the median income for a family was $19,229. Males had a median income of $15,172 versus $14,438 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $4,914. About 47.0% of families and 51.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 59.6% of those under age 18 and 52.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Scissors is served by the Donna Independent School District. Stainke Elementary School and Runn Elementary School serve sections of Scissors. All portions are zoned by Todd Middle School and Donna High School.

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

References

References

  1. (2023). "Scissors ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com.
  2. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  3. (2007-10-25). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
  4. (2011-02-12). "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  5. "Decennial Census by Decade". [[US Census Bureau]].
  6. "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions".
  7. "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas".
  8. "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  9. "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  10. "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  11. "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  12. "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  13. "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  14. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
  15. "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
  16. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
  17. "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
  18. (May 2023). "Census Bureau profile: Scissors, Texas". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  19. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Scissors CDP, Texas". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  20. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Scissors CDP, Texas". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  21. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Scissors CDP, Texas". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  22. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hidalgo County, TX". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  23. "[http://www.donnaisd.net/Portals/Donna/District/docs/Rezoning%20Final%20Approval.pdf 2013-2014 District and Campus Boundaries] {{Webarchive. link. (March 5, 2016 ." [[Donna Independent School District]]. Retrieved on July 9, 2017. Pages: 3 (high school), 4 (middle school), 5 (elementary school))

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