Pharr, Hidalgo County, Texas
Pharr: City in Hidalgo County, Texas
About
Pharr is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 70,400 and a population density of 1,153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 79,513 inhabitants.
The city was created 107 years ago in 1916.
Quick Facts about Pharr
| Population : | 79,513 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78577 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 61.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1916 (107 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:14:51 (8th June 2023) |
| Density : | 1,302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pharr is located at 26°11'41"N 98°11'1"W (26.1948000, -98.1836200).
Pharr map
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- Official Website
Official website of Pharr
- Benito Juárez Municipality (2009 )
- Cancun (2009 )
- Metepec
- Salinas de Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí
Demographics
The population of Pharr increased by 11.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 70,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 72,142 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,327 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,165 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,348 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 76,369 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 77,363 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 78,649 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,925 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 79,112 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 79,513 | 0.5% | estimation process |
Other Places in Pharr
1 City of Pharr
118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 ➦ Show Map
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2 Pharr Public Utilities
801 E Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 ➦ Show Map
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3 US Agricultural Department
9901 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pharr City Code Enforcement
118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577 ➦ Show Map
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5 Pharr Comm Planning & Development
118 S Cage Blvd #4, Pharr, TX 78577 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Pharr (5)
People born in Pharr, including labor leader Baldemar Velasquez, football player Leo Araguz, actor Mando Alvarado, .
List
- Omar Ontiveros (US association football player) he was born in 15/05/1995
- Brandon Morales (association football player) he was born in 28/09/1999
Schools in Pharr
College & universities near Pharr, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408385 | Southern Careers Institute-Pharr | Pharr (TX) | 78577 |
| 476726 | Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr (TX) | 78577-2106 |
| 229656 | Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen | McAllen (TX) | 78501-1945 |
| 489283 | The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | McAllen (TX) | 78504-4398 |
| 228219 | Platt College-STVT-McAllen | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pharr, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Post offices near Pharr
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pharr Post Office | Pharr (TX) | 78577 |
| San Juan Post Office | San Juan (TX) | 78589 |
| Mcallen Post Office | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
| Downtown Mcallen Post Office | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
| Alam Post Office | Alamo (TX) | 78516 |
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,751 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Edinburg | 102,374 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Mission | 84,496 | City in Texas, United States |
| Weslaco | 43,273 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| 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 |
| Mercedes | 16,598 | City in Texas, USA |
| 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
Pharr distances to largest Texas cities
