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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harlingen

Texas · 48,735 residents · 40.114 sq mi
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Harlingen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,858. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 8,829 residents. Median home value is $42,200. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

48,735
−15%vs 2000
vs 57,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,215 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
46K53K60K67K74K1990201020202024Harlingen
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,858
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,296 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,183
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,886 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.9%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$332
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
59.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
2.0
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25%(14,410)
Black0.7%(425)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(41,881)
Asian0.9%(500)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(28,828)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(39,190)
Black0.9%(416)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(34,391)
Asian0.2%(119)
Other18.5%(9,010)
Diversity Score74.3%(36,234)
74
+48%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.3%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harlingen, Texas?

Harlingen, Texas has about 48,735 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Harlingen, Texas?

The typical household in Harlingen, Texas earns about $20,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlingen, Texas expensive?

In Harlingen, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,200, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Harlingen, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harlingen, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlingen, Texas?

About 29.9% of people in Harlingen, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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