Weslaco is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,935. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company.
Geography
Weslaco is located at 26°9′33″ North, 97°59′15″ West (26.159130, -97.987374)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.0 km˛ (12.8 mi˛). 32.9 km˛ (12.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.55% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 26,935 people, 8,295 households, and 6,602 families residing in the city. The population density is 819.5/km˛ (2,123.1/mi˛). There are 10,230 housing units at an average density of 311.3/km˛ (806.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 74.92% White, 0.27% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 20.93% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. 83.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Geography and Climate
McAllen is at 26°12'59" North, 98°14'11" West (26.216263, -98.236385)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 119.8 km˛ (46.3 mi˛). 119.1 km˛ (46.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8
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