San Isidro, Texas

San Isidro, Texas

According to EHOTELAT.COM, San Isidro, Texas is located in the southernmost portion of the state, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The city has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area was settled by ranchers in the late 19th century and was later incorporated in 1912. Today, San Isidro is a small but vibrant city with a population of just over 8,000 people. Politically, San Isidro is part of Hidalgo County and is governed by a mayor-council form of government.

The economy of San Isidro is largely based on agriculture and tourism. There are several large farms that produce cotton, citrus fruits, and vegetables for sale around the region. Additionally, there are several tourist attractions that draw visitors to the area such as historic sites like Fort Duncan and Mission Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de la Candelaria which were established by Spanish colonists centuries ago.

Education is important to residents of San Isidro and there are several public schools in the city including an elementary school, middle school, high school and two private schools. The schools offer a variety of courses as well as extracurricular activities for students to participate in such as sports teams and music programs.

San Isidro also has many landmarks that visitors can explore such as the historic Plaza de La Libertad which was built in 1892 or El Centenario Park which hosts events throughout the year such as concerts and festivals celebrating Mexican culture. Additionally, there are many churches located throughout town that showcase unique architecture from different periods throughout history like Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church which was built in 1845 or Our Lady Of Lourdes Church which was constructed in 1925.

Population: 270
Males: 142 (52.6%), Females: 128 (47.4%)

Starr County

Zip code: 78588

Median resident age: 36.4 years
Median household income: $18,750
Median house value: $32,500

Races in San Isidro:

  • Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (2.2%).

Land area: 3.3 square miles

San Isidro, Texas

Population

San Isidro, Texas is a small town located in western Texas along the Mexican border. With a population of just over 1,500 people, it is one of the smallest towns in the area. The majority of the population is Hispanic, making up around 75% of the total population. The median age is around 35 years old, with a large percentage of children and young adults under 18 years old. The majority of households are single-parent families and many residents are employed in agricultural or service jobs. A large number of people commute to larger cities for work as well.

The town itself is small but has a strong sense of community pride and spirit. There are several local businesses that serve the community such as grocery stores, restaurants, and pharmacies. It also has two parks where residents can gather on weekends for barbecues and other activities. The town also has its own school system which serves students from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation. San Isidro’s economy is largely driven by agriculture as well as tourism from Mexico due to its proximity to the border. In addition to agriculture, there are several manufacturing plants that employ many local residents as well as provide goods for export to Mexico and other countries in Latin America. Residents enjoy access to excellent healthcare services with four hospitals in close proximity to San Isidro providing quality care for all its citizens.

For population 25 years and over in San Isidro

  • High school or higher: 46.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in San Isidro CDP

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 72.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 1.4%

14.8% Foreign born (14.8% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near San Isidro:

  • STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX)
  • CORNERSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; EDINBURG, TX)
  • CORNERSTONE REHABILITATION (about 32 miles; EDINBURG, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to San Isidro:

  • MC ALLEN MILLER INTL (about 41 miles; MC ALLEN, TX; Abbreviation: MFE)
  • VALLEY INTL (about 65 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Abbreviation: HRL)
  • LAREDO INTL (about 90 miles; LAREDO, TX; Abbreviation: LRD)

Other public-use airports nearest to San Isidro:

  • EDINBURG INTL (about 30 miles; EDINBURG, TX; Abbreviation: 25R)
  • RIO GRANDE CITY MUNI (about 34 miles; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX; Abbreviation: 67R)
  • BROOKS COUNTY (about 41 miles; FALFURRIAS, TX; Abbreviation: BKS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to San Isidro:

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN (about 32 miles; EDINBURG, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,651)
  • SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; MCALLEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,142)
  • TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-HARLINGEN (about 64 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE (about 67 miles; KINGSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,860)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE (about 85 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,044)
  • TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE (about 85 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,556)
  • LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 92 miles; LAREDO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,449)

Schools

Public high school in San Isidro:

  • SAN ISIDRO H S (Students: 69; Location: F M 1017; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in San Isidro:

  • SAN ISIDRO EL (Students: 185; Location: F M 1017; Grades: PK – 08)