Scissors is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Scissors has a 2024 population of 3,747. Scissors is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 6.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,511 in 2020.
The average household income in Scissors is $57,031 with a poverty rate of 37.01%. The median age in Scissors is 27.4 years: 23.2 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scissors was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,864 | 50.83% |
| White | 1,149 | 31.33% |
| Other race | 654 | 17.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 760 | 4.83 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 413 | 5.47 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Male | 143 | 5.77 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 143 | 3.65 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 61 | 0 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
5.11
Average Family Size
4.83
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 10.93% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 0.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 1.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 0.78% |
| High School Graduate | 710 | 36.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 781 | 40.63% |
| Some College | 170 | 8.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,922 | 931 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 1,105 | 588 | 0 |
| Other Race | 422 | 135 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 2.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,539 | $27,821 | $21,468 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,531 | $27,813 | $20,995 |
| Overall | $24,023 | $28,284 | $21,771 |
| Some College | $29,148 | $0 | $47,782 |
$24,023
Average Earnings
$28,284
Average Male
$21,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
5.84% of Scissors residents speak only English, while 94.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,661 | 1,351 | 36.9% |
| Multiple | 1,864 | 462 | 24.79% |
| Other | 654 | 407 | 62.23% |
| White | 6 | 6 | 100% |
37.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.79%
Male Poverty Rate
36.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scissors is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scissors is Multiple, with 24.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 66.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 47.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.68% |
| High School | 41.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 24.31% |
| Female Employed | 19.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,616 | $49,067 |
| Households | $28,522 | $57,031 |
| Married Families | $28,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $142,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.6%
Born in Scissors
68.48%
Native Born
31.52%
Foreign Born
29.51%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
68.48% of Scissors residents were born in the United States, with 67.6% having been born in Texas. 29.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,747 | 40 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 3,707 | 40 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 3,667 | -385 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 4,052 | 541 | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 3,511 | -83 | -2.31% |
| 2019 | 3,594 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 3,564 | -71 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 3,635 | 208 | 6.07% |
| 2016 | 3,427 | 193 | 5.97% |
| 2015 | 3,234 | 220 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 3,014 | 194 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 2,820 | 83 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 2,737 | -256 | -8.55% |
| 2011 | 2,993 | -193 | -6.06% |
| 2010 | 3,186 | 0 | 0% |