Donna, Texas
Donna is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,768 at the 2000 census.
History
The region was originally part of the La Blanca Land Grant, given to Lino Cabazos on May 18, 1834. The first Anglo-American Settler was John F. Webber, who in 1839 moved to escape persecution of his marriage to Sylvia Hector, a former slave.
In 1902, Thomas Jefferson Hooks formed the LaBlanca Agricultural Company, which purchased 23,000 Acres in Hidalgo County. Part of this purchase was given to his daughter, Donna Hooks Fletcher, a divorcee. In 1904, The St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway reached the area, and a town was formed that July. In 1907, the town was given a depot station, which was named Donna in Hooks' honor.
Geography
Donna is located at 26°10′13″N 98°2′57″W / 26.17028°N 98.04917°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (26.170336, -98.049037)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.1 km² (5.1 mi²). 13.1 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.20% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 14,768 people, 4,167 households, and 3,525 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.3/km² (2,929.5/mi²). There were 5,734 housing units at an average density of 439.3/km² (1,137.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.06% White, 0.37% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 20.40% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 87.26% of the population. Myra Myers was considering moving her family to nearby McAllen, but after intense negotiations, City leaders convinced her to stay.
There were 4,167 households out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 3.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,800, and the median income for a family was $23,892. Males had a median income of $19,815 versus $17,009 for females. The per capita income for the city is about $10,000. About 32.6% of families and 37.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.1% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over.
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Education
Donna is served by the Donna Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
Radio Stations
- KFRQ 94.5FM - Official Site
- KKPS 99.5FM - Official Site
- KNVO 101.1FM - Official Site
- KVLY 107.9FM - Official Site
External links
Mrs. Heranadez of Donna High School Rocks