Willacy County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,872, reflecting a -0.5% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Willacy County is the 124th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,226 and has grown -10.59% since 2010.
Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 32.6 years
There are 15,383 adults, (2,967 of whom are seniors) in Willacy County.
Female: 9,207 (45.7%)
Male: 10,932 (54.3%)
The racial composition of Willacy County includes 39.84% White, 6.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 10,354 | 51.41% |
| White | 8,023 | 39.84% |
| Other race | 1,388 | 6.89% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.16% |
Willacy County 's average per capita income is $37,409. Household income levels show a median of $54,180. The poverty rate stands at 23.96%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,408 | - |
| Families | $60,870 | $80,764 |
| Households | $54,180 | $71,310 |
| Non Families | $15,998 | $34,278 |
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