César Chávez[3] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.

14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

César Chávez is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

[5][28] Former zoned elementary campuses serving sections included Gorena and Lyndon B.

All of Hidalgo County is in the service area of South Texas College.