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 $66,279 with a poverty rate of 39.39%. The median age in Scissors is 25.1 years: 21 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scissors was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,730 | 54.13% |
| White | 986 | 30.85% |
| Other race | 480 | 15.02% |
| 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 | 672 | 4.76 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Married | 300 | 5.28 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 175 | 4.45 | 76 | 24 |
| Male | 120 | 6.3 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 77 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
5.17
Average Family Size
4.76
Average Household Size
83.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 1.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 2.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.37% |
| High School Graduate | 563 | 35.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 646 | 40.17% |
| Some College | 166 | 10.32% |
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 | 1,608 | 796 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 986 | 475 | 0 |
| Other Race | 257 | 95 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 49.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 2.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,634 | $0 | $20,905 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,000 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,129 | $27,422 | $22,147 |
| Some College | $50,039 | $0 | $50,625 |
$24,129
Average Earnings
$27,422
Average Male
$22,147
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.18% of Scissors residents speak only English, while 92.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,189 | 1,252 | 39.26% |
| Multiple | 1,730 | 650 | 37.57% |
| Other | 480 | 286 | 59.58% |
| White | 7 | 7 | 100% |
39.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.86%
Male Poverty Rate
41.2%
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 37.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 65.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 48.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.29% |
| Some College | 41.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 84.85% |
| Female Employed | 32.36% |
| Male Employed | 20.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,375 | $51,897 |
| Households | $37,625 | $66,279 |
| Married Families | $48,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $171,112 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
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 |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
63.99%
Born in Scissors
67.33%
Native Born
32.67%
Foreign Born
26.94%
Non Citizen
5.73%
Naturalized
67.33% of Scissors residents were born in the United States, with 63.99% having been born in Texas. 26.94% 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% |