Phone
Numbers
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- City Hall (956) 580-8650
- Mission EDA
(956) 585-0040 - Greater Mission
Chamber of Commerce (956) 585-2727 - Mission Police Dept (956) 584-5000
- Mission Fire Dept (956) 580-8705
- Public Works (956) 580-8780
- Mission Regional
Medical Center (956) 323-9000
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I call for problems with Trash or debris pickup?
Contact Public works department at 580-8660
When does the City Council Meet?
The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 4:30pm at City Hall
City Demographics and Info
Census Data and Pertinent Date (2000 Census)/FAQ - 2000 Census..................................................................................................................................................................
| 2000 Census | 2007 Estimates | ||
| City of Mission Population | 45,408 | City of Mission Population | 63,720 |
| MSA (Mission/McAllen/Edinburg) | 200,287 | MSA (Mission/McAllen/Edinburg) | 721,378 |
| Hidalgo County Population | 569,463 | Hidalgo County Population | 721,378 |
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Social Characteristics
| % of Hispanic Origin | 81 |
| % Anglo | 17.7 |
| % Male | 47.7 |
| % Female | 52.3 |
| Average Household Size | 3.29 |
| Average Family Size | 3.68 |
| % Now Married | 60.4 |
| % Single | 30 |
| Civilian Veterans | 3,068 |
| Citizens with Disabilities | 8,255 |
| Percent with a High School Diploma or Higher | 59.0 |
| Percent with a College Degree or Higher | 17.9 |
| Native Born | 74.9 |
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Economic Characteristics
| Median Household Income | $30,647 |
| Median Family Income | $33,465 |
| Per Capita Income | $12,796 |
| % Not Employed | 5.4 |
| % Families Below the Poverty Line (1999) | 22.6 |
| % Individuals Below the Poverty Line | 26.8 |
| Median Home Value | $63,900 |
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Property Tax Per $100 in Appraised Value:
| City of Mission | $0.5699 |
| Mission CISD | $1.505 |
| Sharyland ISD | $1.46 |
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Average Temperature - 74°F | Annual Average Rainfall - 18 inches
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| City Bird | Couch's King Bird |
| City Flower/Vine | Poinsettia |
| City Tree | Honey Mesquite |
| City Butterfly | Queen Butterfly |
Contact Us
1201 E. 8th Street
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-8650
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