Pharr is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Pharr has a 2024 population of 80,602. Pharr is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,833 in 2020.
The average household income in Pharr is $62,995 with a poverty rate of 30.41%. The median age in Pharr is 29.4 years: 29.5 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pharr was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,417 | 57.18% |
| Two or more races | 24,746 | 31.15% |
| Other race | 8,683 | 10.93% |
| Black or African American | 429 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,277 | 3.41 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 11,891 | 3.92 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 5,555 | 4.01 | 46 | 54 |
| Non Family | 4,476 | 1.2 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 1,355 | 3.7 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,210 | 11.71% |
| Associates Degree | 2,233 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,656 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,085 | 4.69% |
| High School Graduate | 12,584 | 28.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,302 | 18.66% |
| Some College | 8,418 | 18.92% |
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 | 41,339 | 27,981 | 6,866 |
| 2+ Races | 13,288 | 9,114 | 2,179 |
| Other Race | 5,248 | 3,772 | 976 |
| White | 2,944 | 2,790 | 759 |
| Black | 213 | 213 | 157 |
| Asian | 111 | 111 | 51 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 23 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,974 | $49,034 | $29,497 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,625 | $88,652 | $66,958 |
| High School Graduate | $28,511 | $38,970 | $19,098 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,134 | $24,780 | $16,097 |
| Overall | $30,129 | $39,166 | $23,438 |
| Some College | $33,043 | $41,692 | $26,451 |
$30,129
Average Earnings
$39,166
Average Male
$23,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
16.37% of Pharr residents speak only English, while 83.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75,139 | 23,232 | 30.92% |
| Multiple | 24,532 | 6,993 | 28.51% |
| Other | 8,638 | 2,822 | 32.67% |
| White | 3,671 | 759 | 20.68% |
| Black | 429 | 70 | 16.32% |
| Asian | 118 | 20 | 16.95% |
| Native | 36 | 11 | 30.56% |
30.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.32%
Male Poverty Rate
32.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pharr is Other, with 32.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pharr is Black, with 16.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.57% |
| High School | 21.31% |
| Some College | 19.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.41% |
| Female Employed | 17.94% |
| Male Employed | 15.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,637 | $67,382 |
| Households | $45,016 | $62,995 |
| Married Families | $63,481 | $80,291 |
| Non Families | $28,250 | $37,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,384
Number of Veterans
1,313
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 595 |
| Second Gulf War | 448 |
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Korea | 120 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 467 |
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 65 to 74 | 256 |
| 18 to 34 | 251 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 972 | 1.96% |
| White | 925 | 3.05% |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 1.7% |
| Black | 94 | 44.13% |
| Other Race | 78 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 11 | 30.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
60.9%
Born in Pharr
69.67%
Native Born
30.33%
Foreign Born
21.79%
Non Citizen
8.54%
Naturalized
69.67% of Pharr residents were born in the United States, with 60.9% having been born in Texas. 21.79% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 81,563 | 192 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 81,371 | 192 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 81,179 | 193 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 80,986 | 192 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 80,794 | 192 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 80,602 | 192 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 80,410 | 240 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 80,170 | 551 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 79,619 | -214 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 79,833 | 737 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 79,096 | 220 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 78,876 | 279 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 78,597 | 1,253 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 77,344 | 974 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 76,370 | 1,003 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 75,367 | 1,169 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 74,198 | 823 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 73,375 | 1,169 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 72,206 | 1,348 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 70,858 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 46,660 | 13,739 | 41.73% |
| 1990 | 32,921 | 11,540 | 53.97% |
| 1980 | 21,381 | 5,552 | 35.07% |
| 1970 | 15,829 | 1,723 | 12.21% |
| 1960 | 14,106 | 5,416 | 62.32% |
| 1950 | 8,690 | 3,906 | 81.65% |
| 1940 | 4,784 | 1,559 | 48.34% |
| 1930 | 3,225 | -78,338 | -96.05% |