Doolittle, Texas

Doolittle, Texas
Census-designated place
Location of Doolittle, Texas
Location of Doolittle, Texas
Coordinates: 26°21′52″N 98°7′17″W / 26.36444°N 98.12139°W / 26.36444; -98.12139
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total
4.3 sq mi (11.0 km2)
 • Land4.3 sq mi (11.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,061
 • Density940/sq mi (370/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78542[1]
Area code956
FIPS code48-20926[2]
GNIS feature ID1852699[3]

Doolittle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,061 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Doolittle is located at 26°21′52″N 98°7′17″W / 26.36444°N 98.12139°W / 26.36444; -98.12139 (26.364570, -98.121522).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,358—
20102,76917.4%
20204,06146.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1900[6] 1910[7]
1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10]
1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13]
1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16]
2010[17] 2020 Census[18]

Doolittle first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[16]

2020 census

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Doolittle CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[19] Pop 2010[20] Pop 2020[21] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 89 50 84 3.77% 1.81% 2.07%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 1 5 0.00% 0.04% 0.12%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 8 0.00% 0.00% 0.20%
Asian alone (NH) 2 1 0 0.08% 0.04% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 20 0.00% 0.00% 0.49%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 4 0 2 0.17% 0.00% 0.05%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2,263 2,717 3,942 95.97% 98.12% 97.07%
Total 2,358 2,769 4,061 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,358 people, 543 households, and 508 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 554.2 inhabitants per square mile (214.0/km2). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 140.8 per square mile (54.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 46.48% White, 0.08% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 50.81% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 95.97% of the population.

There were 543 households, out of which 68.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.4% were non-families. 5.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.34 and the average family size was 4.50.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 43.3% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,403, and the median income for a family was $24,792. Males had a median income of $15,469 versus $14,853 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,349. About 35.9% of families and 41.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.6% of those under age 18 and 56.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Doolittle is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).[22][23]

Zoned elementary campuses serving sections include Crawford, Guerra, Monte Christo, and Villareal (grades PK-5).[24] All residents are zoned to Harwell Middle School (6-8),[25] and Economedes High School (9-12).[26]

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

All of Hidalgo County is in the service area of South Texas College.[27]

References

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  1. ^ "Doolittle ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Doolittle, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Doolittle CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Doolittle CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Doolittle CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hidalgo County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
    "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  23. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Doolittle CDP, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
    Doolittle CDP map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  24. ^ "All Elementary Partial View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail maps for Crawford, Guerra, Monte Cristo, and Villareal - Linked from here
  25. ^ "All Middle - Full" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail map - Linked from here
  26. ^ "All High Schools Full View" (PDF). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Retrieved September 12, 2024. - Detail map - Linked from here
  27. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.199. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..

Further reading

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