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César Chávez, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
1,351
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
566
ZIP codes
0
César Chávez and its ZIP codes
César Chávez at a glance
- César Chávez is about 4.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 (43% below Texas).
Local data for César Chávez, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
César Chávez, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$162,300
Homeownership
90.4%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,226), German Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for César Chávez.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
César Chávez, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
César Chávez, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 49°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in César Chávez, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.2%
U.S. 11.1% +27.1 pts
Cities near César Chávez
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.2 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| EdinburgCity | 3.3 mi | 46.6 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.1 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| McAllenCity | 7.4 mi | 62.4 |
| ElsaCity | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| La Coma HeightsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1 |
| EdcouchCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.7 |
| AlamoCity | 9.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Harding Gill TractCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is César Chávez, TX in?
- César Chávez is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of César Chávez, TX?
- About 1,351 people live in César Chávez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near César Chávez?
- Nearby places include Doolittle (3.1 mi), Murillo (3.2 mi), Edinburg (3.3 mi), San Carlos (3.3 mi), Muniz (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023