State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,415.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.01%
Growth Since 2010
19.09%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Weslaco, Texas Population 2021
42,481
Weslaco is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 42,481, it is the 81st largest city in Texas and the 921st largest city in the United States . Weslaco is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 19.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,670 in 2010. Weslaco reached it's highest population of 42,481 in 2021. Spanning over 18 miles, Weslaco has a population density of 2,415 people per square mile.
The average household income in Weslaco is $59,776 with a poverty rate of 24.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $709 per month, and the median house value is $83,900. 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 Weslaco was:
- White: 86.61%
- Other race: 8.81%
- Two or more races: 2.19%
- Asian: 0.90%
- Black or African American: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Weslaco, Texas is 42,481 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 41,203.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 35,670.
Weslaco, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,046 | 86.61% |
| Some Other Race | 3,564 | 8.81% |
| Two or More Races | 888 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 364 | 0.90% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 0.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 287 | 0.71% |
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Weslaco Population by Race
Weslaco Population Pyramid $2021
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Weslaco Population by Age
Weslaco Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,255 | 3.26 | 63.2 |
| Married | 5,970 | 3.96 | 74.1 |
| Female | 2,824 | 3.74 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 2,804 | 1.15 | 57.9 |
| Male | 657 | 3.89 | 58.4 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
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Weslaco Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,943 | 16.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,040 | 8.76% |
| High School Graduate | 5,220 | 22.41% |
| Some College | 6,023 | 25.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,110 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,449 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,508 | 6.47% |
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Weslaco Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Weslaco Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,792 | 13,969 | 3,514 |
| White | 3,066 | 2,906 | 1,158 |
| Other Race | 2,621 | 807 | 137 |
| Asian | 231 | 231 | 191 |
| Native American | 221 | 174 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 208 | 155 | 18 |
| Black | 167 | 167 | 84 |
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 82.68%.
Weslaco Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,270
Average Earnings
$33,273
Average Male
$23,057
Average Female
Weslaco Earnings by Educational Attainment
Weslaco Language by Age
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Weslaco Language
23.66% of Weslaco residents speak only English, while 76.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.32% of the population.
Weslaco Language
Weslaco Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,534 | 9,349 | 26.31% |
| Other | 3,282 | 1,586 | 48.32% |
| Multiple | 888 | 500 | 56.31% |
| White | 3,645 | 332 | 9.11% |
| Native | 275 | 38 | 13.82% |
| Asian | 364 | 5 | 1.37% |
| Black | 308 | 2 | 0.65% |
24.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.11%
Male Poverty Rate
26.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Weslaco
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weslaco is Multiple, with 56.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weslaco is Black, with 0.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.50%.
Weslaco Poverty
Weslaco Poverty Rate by Education
Weslaco Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Weslaco Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Weslaco Marital Status by Race
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Weslaco Marital Status
Weslaco Veterans by War
Weslaco Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,421 | 6.20% |
| Hispanic | 1,016 | 4.40% |
| Native American | 104 | 40.00% |
| Other Race | 60 | 2.10% |
Weslaco Veterans by Race
Weslaco Veterans by Education
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8.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Weslaco Veterans by Education
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58.5%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Weslaco Employment by Age
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Weslaco Employment by Race
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Weslaco 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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83.39%
Native Born
16.61%
Foreign Born
11.12%
Non Citizen
5.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.39% of Weslaco residents were born in the United States, with 71.95% having been born in Texas. 11.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Weslaco Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,481 | 426 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 42,055 | 426 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 41,629 | 426 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 41,203 | 1,012 | 2.52% |
| 2017 | 40,191 | 220 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 39,971 | 643 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 39,328 | 409 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 38,919 | 374 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 38,545 | 286 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 38,259 | 404 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 37,855 | 896 | 2.42% |
| 2010 | 36,959 | 10,024 | 3.21% |
| 2000 | 26,935 | 5,058 | 2.10% |
| 1990 | 21,877 | 2,546 | 1.24% |
| 1980 | 19,331 | 4,018 | 2.36% |
| 1970 | 15,313 | -336 | -0.22% |
| 1960 | 15,649 | 8,135 | 7.61% |
| 1950 | 7,514 | 631 | 0.88% |
| 1940 | 6,883 | 2,004 | 3.50% |
| 1930 | 4,879 | 0.00% |