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Scissors, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
4,267
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,676
ZIP codes
0
Scissors and its ZIP codes
Scissors at a glance
- Scissors is about 23 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,938, 48% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,400 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $661 a month.
Local data for Scissors, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scissors, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,938
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$661/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
2.6%
Median age
22.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Scissors.
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
Scissors, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scissors, 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
96° / 50°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scissors, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
47.1%
U.S. 11.1% +36.0 pts
Cities near Scissors
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DonnaCity | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Midway SouthCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Villa VerdeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WeslacoCity | 3.9 mi | 16.9 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| South AlamoCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| AlamoCity | 5.6 mi | 7.7 |
| ProgresoCity | 6 mi | 3 |
| Progreso LakesCity | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.7 |
| San JuanCity | 7.3 mi | 12.1 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.3 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| MercedesCity | 9.1 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scissors, TX in?
- Scissors is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Scissors, TX?
- About 4,267 people live in Scissors, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scissors?
- Nearby places include Donna (0.6 mi), Midway South (1.9 mi), Villa Verde (2.6 mi), Weslaco (3.9 mi), Midway North (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023