Mercedes, Texas
Mercedes: City in Texas, USA
About
Mercedes is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,570 and a population density of 507 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,598 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Mercedes
Population : | 16,598 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
County : | Hidalgo County |
Postal code : | 78570 |
Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
Area : | 30.72 km2 |
Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (117 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 00:26:19 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 540 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 6.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mercedes is located at 26°8'59"N 97°54'49"W (26.1498000, -97.9136100).
Mercedes map
- Official Website
Official website of Mercedes
Demographics
The population of Mercedes increased by 6.19% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 15,570 | - | census |
2011 | 16,063 | 3.07% | estimation process |
2012 | 16,286 | 1.37% | estimation process |
2013 | 16,333 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2014 | 16,466 | 0.81% | estimation process |
2015 | 16,491 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2016 | 16,494 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2017 | 16,584 | 0.54% | estimation process |
2018 | 16,609 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2019 | 16,604 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2020 | 16,598 | -0.04% | estimation process |
Other Places in Mercedes
1 Mercedes City Hall
400 S Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565653114 🔗 Url
2 US Agricultural Research Services
FM 1015 S Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565652606 🔗 Url
3 US Agriculture Department Crop Quality
FM 1015 S Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +19565652647 🔗 Url
People born in Mercedes (12)
People born in Mercedes, including politician Kika de la Garza, baseball player Charlie Vaughan, television producer David Holman, .
List
- Jeff Wentworth (Texas politician) he was born in 20/11/1940
- Keith Wright (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1956
- Rolando Hinojosa (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Ricardo S. Martinez (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Roger Birkman (American psychologist) he was born in 01/02/1919
- Tomas Barrientes (American boxer) he was born in 10/03/1970
- J. E. "Buster" Brown (Texas State Senator) he was born in 10/12/1940
- Billy Pemelton (American pole vaulter) he was born in 05/09/1941
- Richard Cortez (American politician) he was born in 10/11/1943
Schools in Mercedes
College & universities near Mercedes, TX
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
437608 | Advanced Barber College and Hair Design | Weslaco (TX) | 78596 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mercedes, TX
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Post offices near Mercedes
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Merced Post Office | Mercedes (TX) | 78570 |
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
McAllen | 143,751 | The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
Edinburg | 102,374 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
Mission | 84,496 | A city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
Pharr | 79,513 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
Weslaco | 43,273 | The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
San Juan | 37,034 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
Alamo | 20,556 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
Alton | 18,785 | City in Texas |
Donna | 16,316 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
Hidalgo | 14,305 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
Elsa | 7,120 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
Progreso | 5,979 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
Palmview | 5,839 | City in Texas |
Palmview South | 5,575 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Mercedes distances to largest Texas cities