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Linn, Texas
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Location of Linn, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.6 sq mi (125.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.6 sq mi (125.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 15.079/sq mi (5.822/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78563
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-42916 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378589 |
Linn, formerly San Manuel-Linn, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 801 at the 2010 census, down from 958 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Linn is in northern Hidalgo County at 26°33′52″N 98°7′45″W / 26.56444°N 98.12917°W (26.564558, -98.129217), along U.S. Route 281, State Highway 186, and FM 1017. It is 22 miles (35 km) north of Edinburg, the county seat, 29 miles (47 km) north of Pharr, and 45 miles (72 km) south of Falfurrias, as well as 208 miles (335 km) south of San Antonio, all via US 281. It is also 26 miles (42 km) west of Raymondville via TX 186, and 28 miles (45 km) southeast of San Isidro, and 81 miles (130 km) southeast of Hebbronville via FM 1017.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Linn CDP has a total area of 48.6 square miles (125.9 km2), of which 48.6 square miles (125.8 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.11%, are water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Manuel-Linn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 958 | — | |
| 2020 | 733 | — | |
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Linn first appeared as a census designated place as San Manuel-Linn in the 2000 U.S. Census. The name was changed to Linn for the 2010 U.S. Census.
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 116 | 15.83% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 | 83.77% |
| Total | 733 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 733 people, 239 households, and 157 families residing in the CDP.
Education
The community is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD). Zoned schools include the Brewster School, which houses Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, and Edinburg North High School (9-12).
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.
See also
In Spanish: Linn (Texas) para niños
