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Muniz, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
1,601
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,510
ZIP codes
0
Muniz and its ZIP codes
Muniz at a glance
- Muniz is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,121, 16% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (66% below Texas).
Local data for Muniz, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Muniz, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,121
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$96,400
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
25.0
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,422), Honduran Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Muniz.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
Muniz, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.7%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muniz, 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 Muniz, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.2%
U.S. 33.3% +18.9 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
51.2%
U.S. 11.1% +40.1 pts
Cities near Muniz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.1 |
| AlamoCity | 5.8 mi | 7.7 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| ElsaCity | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.2 |
| EdinburgCity | 7.2 mi | 46.6 |
| San JuanCity | 7.4 mi | 12.1 |
| South AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2 |
| Midway SouthCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| EdcouchCity | 8.4 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muniz, TX in?
- Muniz is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Muniz, TX?
- About 1,601 people live in Muniz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muniz?
- Nearby places include Murillo (1.9 mi), San Carlos (3 mi), North Alamo (3.8 mi), Lopezville (3.9 mi), César Chávez (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023