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McAllen

Texas · 150,640 residents (2025 est.) · 62.333 sq mi
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McAllen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,579. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,400. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145,385
+37%since 2000
from 106,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,332 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 2,023 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:150,640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
78K96K115K133K152K1990201020202024McAllen
2024145K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(10,274)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(11,847)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(11,501)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(11,004)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(10,373)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.4%(20,933)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(18,350)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(18,284)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.5%(13,841)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.4%(10,708)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(5,792)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(2,478)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,579
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,641 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,885
+107%since 2000
from $14,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
−2%since 2010
from 0.517 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in McAllen on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(17,924)
Black0.5%(487)
Hispanic / Latino80.3%(85,427)
Asian1.9%(2,010)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(12,303)
Black0.6%(906)
Hispanic / Latino87%(126,523)
Asian2.7%(3,952)
Other1.2%(1,701)
Diversity Score
29
−24%since 2009
from 39 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican81.4%(118,366)
South American0.9%(1,381)
Central American0.9%(1,324)
Puerto Rican0.6%(832)
Salvadoran0.3%(503)
Honduran0.3%(457)
Peruvian0.3%(416)
Spaniard0.3%(402)
Dominican0.2%(333)
Cuban0.2%(323)
Guatemalan0.2%(255)
Venezuelan0.2%(252)
+ 9 more hispanic origin groups with data
Colombian0.2%(220)
Chilean0.1%(216)
Argentine0.1%(117)
Ecuadorian0.1%(74)
Bolivian0%(47)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(1,781)
Asian Indian0.4%(640)
Chinese0.3%(462)
Korean0.3%(432)
Vietnamese0.3%(390)
Japanese0.1%(126)
Taiwanese0%(47)
Pakistani0%(17)
Thai0%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0%(12)
Ancestry
American3%(4,378)
German2.5%(3,632)
English1.7%(2,426)
Irish1.6%(2,324)
French0.9%(1,361)
Italian0.8%(1,222)
Portuguese0.4%(559)
Polish0.3%(453)
Dutch0.3%(410)
Arab0.3%(378)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(292)
Scottish0.2%(279)
+ 36 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(230)
Norwegian0.1%(164)
Lebanese0.1%(126)
Czech0.1%(119)
Nigerian0.1%(105)
Danish0.1%(86)
Welsh0.1%(86)
British0.1%(81)
Russian0.1%(76)
Moroccan0%(71)
Hungarian0%(70)
Belgian0%(68)
Swiss0%(55)
Egyptian0%(53)
Iranian0%(43)
Ukrainian0%(39)
Canadian0%(37)
Syrian0%(34)
Austrian0%(26)
Jamaican0%(26)
Greek0%(23)
Finnish0%(22)
Slovak0%(19)
Brazilian0%(15)
Croatian0%(11)
Bulgarian0%(10)
Kenyan0%(6)
Latvian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2013
from 65.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 21.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.2%(21,092)
Married52.5%(28,206)
Widowed2%(1,085)
Divorced6.3%(3,364)
Women 15+
Never married32.5%(18,836)
Married48.1%(27,933)
Widowed8.9%(5,164)
Divorced10.5%(6,083)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McAllen, Texas?

McAllen, Texas has about 145,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McAllen, Texas?

The typical household in McAllen, Texas earns about $61,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McAllen, Texas expensive?

In McAllen, Texas, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in McAllen, Texas?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in McAllen, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McAllen, Texas?

About 20.0% of people in McAllen, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McAllen, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, McAllen, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61,364 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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