State
County
Land Area (mi²)
35.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,393.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.44%
Growth Since 2010
10.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
881,525
World Population Review
Mission, Texas Population 2021
85,077
Mission is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 85,077, it is the 46th largest city in Texas and the 406th largest city in the United States . Mission is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 10.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,058 in 2010. Mission reached it's highest population of 85,077 in 2021. Spanning over 36 miles, Mission has a population density of 2,394 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mission is $71,675 with a poverty rate of 22.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $819 per month, and the median house value is $112,400. The median age in Mission is 31.7 years, 30 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Mission Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mission was:
- White: 87.52%
- Other race: 9.61%
- Asian: 1.84%
- Two or more races: 0.93%
- Black or African American: 0.06%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Mission, Texas is 85,077 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 83,958.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 77,058.
Mission, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 881,525 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 875,116 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 868,707 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 862,298 | 6,049 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 856,249 | 7,289 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 9,293 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 839,667 | 9,848 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 829,819 | 11,200 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 818,619 | 10,285 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 12,817 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 795,517 | 16,368 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 779,149 | 0.00% |
Mission Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,139 | 87.52% |
| Some Other Race | 8,027 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 1,538 | 1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 774 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
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Mission Population by Race
Mission Population Pyramid $2021
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Mission Population by Age
Mission Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,427 | 3.41 | 67.7 |
| Married | 13,901 | 3.99 | 77.2 |
| Female | 4,506 | 3.75 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 4,500 | 1.15 | 60.2 |
| Male | 1,520 | 3.82 | 56.8 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
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Mission Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,367 | 17.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,039 | 10.56% |
| High School Graduate | 10,654 | 22.34% |
| Some College | 8,248 | 17.29% |
| Associates Degree | 3,036 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,892 | 18.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,463 | 7.26% |
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Mission Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mission Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,982 | 27,919 | 9,844 |
| White | 5,610 | 5,319 | 1,801 |
| Other Race | 4,758 | 2,985 | 928 |
| Asian | 1,016 | 971 | 678 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 258 | 123 |
| Black | 14 | 6 | |
| Native American | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.73%.
Mission Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,634
Average Earnings
$40,531
Average Male
$22,945
Average Female
Mission Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mission Language by Age
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Mission Language
18.05% of Mission residents speak only English, while 81.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 80.16% of the population.
Mission Language
Mission Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74,953 | 17,960 | 23.96% |
| Other | 7,910 | 2,757 | 34.85% |
| White | 6,686 | 700 | 10.47% |
| Multiple | 774 | 126 | 16.28% |
| Asian | 1,538 | 95 | 6.18% |
| Black | 49 | 5 | 10.20% |
22.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.80%
Male Poverty Rate
25.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mission
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mission is Other, with 34.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mission is Asian, with 6.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.90%.
Mission Poverty
Mission Poverty Rate by Education
Mission Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Mission Married by Age and Sex
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Mission Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mission Marital Status by Race
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Mission Marital Status
Mission Veterans by War
Mission Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,800 | 3.69% |
| Hispanic | 955 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 65 | 1.15% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 8.50% |
Mission Veterans by Race
Mission Veterans by Education
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4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mission Veterans by Education
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58.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Mission Employment by Age
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Mission Employment by Race
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Mission Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.94%
Native Born
29.06%
Foreign Born
19.15%
Non Citizen
9.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
70.94% of Mission residents were born in the United States, with 57.44% having been born in Texas. 19.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Mission Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85,077 | 373 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 84,704 | 373 | 0.44% |
| 2019 | 84,331 | 373 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 83,958 | 382 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 83,576 | 319 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 83,257 | 434 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 82,823 | 656 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 82,167 | 681 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 81,486 | 566 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 80,920 | 1,192 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 79,728 | 1,610 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 78,118 | 32,710 | 5.58% |
| 2000 | 45,408 | 16,755 | 4.71% |
| 1990 | 28,653 | 6,000 | 2.38% |
| 1980 | 22,653 | 9,610 | 5.68% |
| 1970 | 13,043 | -1,038 | -0.76% |
| 1960 | 14,081 | 3,316 | 2.72% |
| 1950 | 10,765 | 4,783 | 6.05% |
| 1940 | 5,982 | 862 | 1.57% |
| 1930 | 5,120 | 1,273 | 2.90% |
| 1920 | 3,847 | 0.00% |