Weslaco, Texas Population 2022
Weslaco is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Weslaco has a 2020 population of 41,058. Weslaco is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,160 in 2010.
The average household income in Weslaco is $59,776 with a poverty rate of 24.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $742 per month, and the median house value is $91,500. The median age in Weslaco is 29.3 years, 26.7 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
Weslaco Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weslacowas:
- White: 77.31%
- Other race: 10.06%
- Two or more races: 9.77%
- Asian: 1.37%
- Black or African American: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.64%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,777 | 77.31% |
| Black or African American | 351 | 0.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 262 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 563 | 1.37% |
| Some Other Race | 4,133 | 10.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4,017 | 9.77% |
Weslaco Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,671 | 3.21 | 60.3 |
| Married | 6,258 | 3.88 | 73.2 |
| Male | 693 | 3.68 | 65.8 |
| Female | 3,047 | 3.53 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 2,673 | 1.16 | 55 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,409 | 14.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,002 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 5,448 | 22.97% |
| Some College | 5,883 | 24.80% |
| Associates Degree | 1,217 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,863 | 16.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,897 | 8.00% |
Weslaco Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 395 | 395 | 292 |
| Black | 213 | 213 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 1,878 | 1,507 | 778 |
| White | 3,506 | 3,364 | 1,263 |
| Native American | 190 | 179 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 19,500 | 14,231 | 4,095 |
| Other Race | 2,928 | 964 | 251 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.92%.
$31,853
Average Earnings
$36,534
Average Male
$25,431
Average Female
Weslaco Language by Age
Weslaco Language
26.25% of Weslaco residents speak only English, while 73.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.30% of the population.
Weslaco Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,131 | 1,056 | 25.56% |
| Hispanic | 35,432 | 8,724 | 24.62% |
| Native | 229 | 56 | 24.45% |
| Multiple | 4,017 | 868 | 21.61% |
| Black | 343 | 43 | 12.54% |
| Asian | 563 | 5 | 0.89% |
| Other | 1,978 | NaN% |
24.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.21%
Male Poverty Rate
27.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Weslaco
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weslaco is White, with 25.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weslaco is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.99%.
Weslaco Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Weslaco Married by Age and Sex
Weslaco Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Weslaco Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,397 | 6.46% |
| Black | 21 | 9.55% |
| Native American | 31 | 15.35% |
| Other Race | 62 | 1.98% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 1,083 | 4.67% |
Weslaco Veterans by Education
6.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.10%
Born in Weslaco
83.02%
Native Born
16.98%
Foreign Born
11.30%
Non Citizen
5.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.02% of Weslaco residents were born in the United States, with 71.10% having been born in Texas. 11.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 4,879 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 6,883 | 2,004 | 3.50% |
| 1950 | 7,514 | 631 | 0.88% |
| 1960 | 15,649 | 8,135 | 7.61% |
| 1970 | 15,313 | -336 | -0.22% |
| 1980 | 19,331 | 4,018 | 2.36% |
| 1990 | 21,877 | 2,546 | 1.24% |
| 2000 | 26,935 | 5,058 | 2.10% |
| 2010 | 35,670 | 8,735 | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 36,119 | 449 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 36,568 | 449 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 37,017 | 449 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 37,466 | 449 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 37,915 | 449 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 38,364 | 449 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 38,813 | 449 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 39,262 | 449 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 39,711 | 449 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 40,160 | 449 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 40,609 | 449 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 41,058 | 449 | 1.11% |