Mercedes
- Mercedes Legal Resources
- Mercedes Statistics
- Mercedes Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
- Mercedes Employment Information
- Mercedes Family Information
- Mercedes Education Information
- Mercedes Public Benefits Information
- Mercedes Criminal Information
- Mercedes Immigration & Civil Rights Information
- Mercedes Zip Codes
Mercedes Legal Resources Back to top
Texas State Resources
Texas Website
Texas Governor
Texas Legislature
Texas Courts
Texas Government Resources
State Attorney General
Federal Courts
Texas Southern
- US Attorneys [ Houston - Main Office | Brownsville | Corpus Christi | Laredo | McAllen | Victoria ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office | Satellite Office | Satellite Office | Satellite Office | Satellite Office ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - Houston | Corpus Christi | Laredo ]
- District Court [ Main Office - Houston | Brownsville | Corpus Christi | Galveston | Laredo | McAllen | Victoria ]
- Pretrial Services [ Main Office - Houston | Brownsville | Corpus Christi | Laredo | McAllen ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - Houston | Brownsville | Corpus Christi | Galveston | Laredo | McAllen | Rio Grande City | Victoria ]
Mercedes Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 13,649
- Land Area (2000): 22.216 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.160 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 14,740 | 2002 | 14,257 | 2005 | 14,397 |
2000 | 16,292 | 2003 | 14,370 | 2006 | 14,587 |
2001 | 13,959 | 2004 | 14,365 | 2007 | 14,879 |
Back to top
Houses (2000): 5,455
Mercedes Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Employment Information Back to top
Mercedes Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 321 | 14.23% |
2. | Construction | 295 | 13.08% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 143 | 6.34% |
4. | Public Administration | 128 | 5.67% |
5. | Truck Transportation | 101 | 4.48% |
6. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 86 | 3.81% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 85 | 3.77% |
8. | Health Care | 79 | 3.50% |
9. | Utilities | 79 | 3.50% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 78 | 3.46% |
11. | Repair and Maintenance | 73 | 3.24% |
12. | Food Manufacturing | 69 | 3.06% |
13. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 64 | 2.84% |
14. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 57 | 2.53% |
15. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 55 | 2.44% |
16. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 42 | 1.86% |
17. | Finance and Insurance | 36 | 1.60% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 31 | 1.37% |
19. | Apparel Manufacturing | 29 | 1.29% |
20. | Department and Other General Stores | 27 | 1.20% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 626 | 31.94% |
2. | Health Care | 394 | 20.10% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 215 | 10.97% |
4. | Apparel Manufacturing | 101 | 5.15% |
5. | Social Assistance | 90 | 4.59% |
6. | Department and Other General Stores | 65 | 3.32% |
7. | Public Administration | 64 | 3.27% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 43 | 2.19% |
9. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 40 | 2.04% |
10. | Other Transportation | 34 | 1.73% |
11. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 33 | 1.68% |
12. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 32 | 1.63% |
13. | Finance and Insurance | 30 | 1.53% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 26 | 1.33% |
15. | Food Manufacturing | 24 | 1.22% |
16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 19 | 0.97% |
17. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 17 | 0.87% |
18. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 15 | 0.77% |
19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 11 | 0.56% |
20. | Utilities | 11 | 0.56% |
Mercedes Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 227 | 10.06% |
2. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 151 | 6.69% |
3. | Vehicle Mechanics | 101 | 4.48% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 100 | 4.43% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 87 | 3.86% |
6. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 75 | 3.32% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 72 | 3.19% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 71 | 3.15% |
9. | Agricultural Workers | 66 | 2.93% |
10. | Carpenters | 61 | 2.70% |
11. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 61 | 2.70% |
12. | Other Production Occupations | 57 | 2.53% |
13. | Other Protective Service Workers | 50 | 2.22% |
14. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 49 | 2.17% |
15. | Other Construction Workers | 47 | 2.08% |
16. | Construction Laborers | 45 | 1.99% |
17. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 45 | 1.99% |
18. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 44 | 1.95% |
19. | Bus Drivers | 42 | 1.86% |
20. | Other Office and Admin Support | 38 | 1.68% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 258 | 13.16% |
2. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 165 | 8.42% |
3. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 120 | 6.12% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 119 | 6.07% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 96 | 4.90% |
6. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 87 | 4.44% |
7. | Secretaries and Admins | 83 | 4.23% |
8. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 80 | 4.08% |
9. | Cashiers | 73 | 3.72% |
10. | Child Care Workers | 65 | 3.32% |
11. | Other Management Occupations | 55 | 2.81% |
12. | Waiters and Waitresses | 52 | 2.65% |
13. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 48 | 2.45% |
14. | Customer Service Representatives | 44 | 2.24% |
15. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 42 | 2.14% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 42 | 2.14% |
17. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 40 | 2.04% |
18. | Agricultural Workers | 39 | 1.99% |
19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 38 | 1.94% |
20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 38 | 1.94% |
Mercedes Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 4,082 | 41.85% |
15-35 hours | 1,012 | 10.38% |
1-14 hours | 269 | 2.76% |
No regular hours | 4,391 | 45.02% |
Mercedes Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 158 | 3.89% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 73 | 1.80% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 190 | 4.67% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 270 | 6.64% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 418 | 10.28% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 679 | 16.70% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 942 | 23.17% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 495 | 12.17% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 105 | 2.58% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 154 | 3.79% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 28 | 0.69% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 39 | 0.96% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 204 | 5.02% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 311 | 7.65% |
Mercedes Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 156 | 3.84% |
5-9 | 680 | 16.72% |
10-14 | 806 | 19.82% |
15-19 | 720 | 17.71% |
20-24 | 427 | 10.50% |
25-29 | 195 | 4.80% |
30-34 | 646 | 15.89% |
35-39 | 72 | 1.77% |
40-44 | 56 | 1.38% |
45-59 | 138 | 3.39% |
60-89 | 67 | 1.65% |
At least 90 | 103 | 2.53% |
Mercedes Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 9 | 0.22% | 2,975 | 73.17% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 774 | 19.04% |
45-59 | 4 | 0.10% | 134 | 3.30% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 170 | 4.18% |
Mercedes Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 7 | 0.17% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 917 | 22.05% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,942 | 70.76% |
Motorcycle | 7 | 0.17% |
Other | 81 | 1.95% |
Public transportation | 13 | 0.31% |
Walked | 99 | 2.38% |
Worked at home | 92 | 2.21% |
Mercedes Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 4,192 (13,870 people)
Families (2000): 3,374 (12,842 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 753
People at same address in 1995: 7,875
Mercedes Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,074 | 25.62% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 405 | 9.66% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 360 | 8.59% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 415 | 9.90% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 346 | 8.25% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 329 | 7.85% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 273 | 6.51% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 220 | 5.25% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 172 | 4.10% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 266 | 6.35% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 126 | 3.01% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 136 | 3.24% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 28 | 0.67% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 23 | 0.55% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 0 | 0.00% |
$200,000 or more | 19 | 0.45% |
Mercedes Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 751 | 18.01% |
Family, 2 people | 987 | 23.67% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 62 | 1.49% |
Family, 3 people | 690 | 16.55% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 5 | 0.12% |
Family, 4 people | 715 | 17.15% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 5 people | 458 | 10.98% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 244 | 5.85% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 256 | 6.14% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Mercedes Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,950 | 27.24% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 682 | 6.30% |
Public Assistance | 508 | 4.69% |
Retirement | 606 | 5.60% |
Self Employment | 377 | 3.48% |
Social Security | 1,454 | 13.43% |
Supplemental Security | 490 | 4.52% |
Wage / Salary | 2,836 | 26.19% |
Other | 926 | 8.55% |
Mercedes Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,208 | 50.25% |
With children under 18 | 1,196 | 49.75% |
Mercedes Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 212 | 4.65% |
Married | 2,913 | 63.88% |
Never Married | 1,289 | 28.27% |
Widowed | 146 | 3.20% |
Mercedes Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 380 | 7.03% |
Married | 3,158 | 58.39% |
Never Married | 1,297 | 23.98% |
Widowed | 573 | 10.60% |
Mercedes Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Education Information Back to top
Mercedes Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 2,648 | 28.65% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,507 | 16.31% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,384 | 25.80% |
Some college, no degree | 1,712 | 18.52% |
Associate degree | 226 | 2.45% |
Bachelors degree | 514 | 5.56% |
Graduate or professional degree | 251 | 2.72% |
Mercedes Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 183 | 1.34% | 0 | 0.00% | 183 | 1.34% |
Kindergarten | 269 | 1.97% | 10 | 0.07% | 279 | 2.04% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,204 | 8.82% | 18 | 0.13% | 1,222 | 8.95% |
Grades 5-8 | 940 | 6.89% | 8 | 0.06% | 948 | 6.95% |
Grades 9-12 | 941 | 6.89% | 27 | 0.20% | 968 | 7.09% |
Undergrad college | 514 | 3.77% | 79 | 0.58% | 593 | 4.34% |
Graduate or professional school | 19 | 0.14% | 0 | 0.00% | 19 | 0.14% |
Total | 4,070 | 29.82% | 142 | 1.04% | 4,212 | 30.86% |
Mercedes Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Public Benefits Information Back to top
Mercedes Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 8,825 | 63.63% |
Below Poverty Level | 5,045 | 36.37% |
Mercedes Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Criminal Information Back to top
Mercedes Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 6.852 | 0.136 | 0.000 | 0.678 | 7.666 | 0.475 | 9.023 | 24.288 | 2.646 | 36.431 |
2000 | 7.366 | 0.184 | 0.000 | 0.982 | 8.532 | 0.307 | 8.777 | 27.682 | 3.069 | 39.836 |
2001 | 5.874 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.931 | 6.949 | 0.501 | 9.814 | 22.136 | 5.158 | 37.610 |
2002 | 1.613 | 0.070 | 0.000 | 0.070 | 1.754 | 0.000 | 2.876 | 15.150 | 1.333 | 19.359 |
2003 | 5.637 | 0.696 | 0.000 | 0.348 | 6.681 | 0.487 | 11.761 | 25.052 | 1.809 | 38.622 |
2004 | 4.664 | 0.278 | 0.000 | 0.418 | 5.360 | 0.557 | 12.600 | 28.124 | 4.107 | 44.831 |
2005 | 3.056 | 0.208 | 0.000 | 0.347 | 3.612 | 0.278 | 11.044 | 30.423 | 4.932 | 46.399 |
2006 | 3.839 | 0.343 | 0.000 | 0.548 | 4.730 | 0.686 | 11.654 | 29.410 | 4.867 | 45.931 |
2007 | 5.309 | 0.067 | 0.269 | 0.672 | 6.318 | 0.202 | 13.240 | 34.478 | 5.780 | 53.498 |
Mercedes Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 7 | 22 |
2005 | 7 | 24 |
2006 | 7 | 28 |
2007 | 6 | 30 |
Mercedes Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 650 |
2000 | 788 |
2001 | 622 |
2002 | 301 |
Mercedes Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Mercedes Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 2,612 | 19.14% |
10-19 Years | 2,396 | 17.55% |
20-29 Years | 1,927 | 14.12% |
30-39 Years | 1,497 | 10.97% |
40-49 Years | 1,510 | 11.06% |
50-59 Years | 1,242 | 9.10% |
60-69 Years | 1,039 | 7.61% |
70-79 Years | 954 | 6.99% |
80-89 Years | 407 | 2.98% |
90+ Years | 65 | 0.48% |
Mercedes Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 6,413 | 46.99% |
Female | 7,236 | 53.01% |
Mercedes Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Hispanic/Latino | 12,286 | 90.01% |
Caucasian | 1,328 | 9.73% |
African-American | 14 | 0.10% |
Multiracial | 12 | 0.09% |
Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Amerindian | 3 | 0.02% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Race | 0 | 0.00% |
Mercedes Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 336 | 23.14% |
2. | United States Or American | 310 | 21.35% |
3. | English | 203 | 13.98% |
4. | Irish | 121 | 8.33% |
5. | Norwegian | 92 | 6.34% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 66 | 4.55% |
7. | Polish | 53 | 3.65% |
8. | Swedish | 47 | 3.24% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 32 | 2.20% |
10. | Scottish | 28 | 1.93% |
Mercedes Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 10,168 | 81.32% |
2. | Only English | 2,310 | 18.47% |
3. | German | 11 | 0.09% |
4. | French | 9 | 0.07% |
5. | Scandinavian | 6 | 0.05% |
Mercedes Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 11,747 | 84.69% |
Naturalized immigrant | 767 | 5.53% |
Not a citizen | 1,356 | 9.78% |
Mercedes Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Mercedes Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
78570 |