Willacy County's estimated 2026 population is 20,075 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Willacy County is the 125th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,226 and has seen a growth of -9.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Willacy County includes 56.81% White, 4.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (56.81%)
Two or more races (36.77%)
Other race (4.85%)
Black or African American (1.45%)
Native American (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,486 | 56.81% |
| Two or more races | 7,434 | 36.77% |
| Other race | 980 | 4.85% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Willacy County's average per capita income is $34,867. Household income levels show a median of $45,645. The poverty rate stands at 24.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,675 | - |
| Families | $53,833 | $73,971 |
| Households | $45,645 | $63,701 |
| Non Families | $15,665 | $27,906 |
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