Weslaco, TX cityscape

78596

Weslaco, TX

Total Population
36,545
Median Household Income
$53,097
Median Home Value
$88,200
Median Rent
$883

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$53,097
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$88,200
100.2% above state median
Rent
$883
100% above state median
Median Age
32.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Weslaco, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 32.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$53,097
-29.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.15 people

Total Households
11,497
Family Households
52.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.5%
#2 Industry
Arts,
16.0%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.9%
Total Employed Residents:7,042

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
358 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,099
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.5%
14,362 employed
Labor Force
15,447
1,001 unemployed
Median Age
32.8 years
Per Capita Income
$21,779
Poverty Rate
21.4%

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