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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Weslaco

Texas · 21,877 residents · 16.889 sq mi
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Weslaco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,645. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 5,058 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% 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

21,877
−19%vs 2000
vs 26,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,295 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 30.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K26K32K38K44K1990201020202024Weslaco
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,645
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,573 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,597
−32%vs 2000
vs $11,235 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.5%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$248
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
62.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
2.0
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(3,961)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(22,560)
Asian1.1%(298)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(9,164)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(17,440)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(17,440)
Asian0.3%(74)
Other19.8%(4,335)
Diversity Score74.3%(16,253)
74
+118%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weslaco, Texas?

Weslaco, Texas has about 21,877 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Weslaco, Texas?

The typical household in Weslaco, Texas earns about $17,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weslaco, Texas expensive?

In Weslaco, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in Weslaco, Texas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weslaco, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weslaco, Texas?

About 35.5% of people in Weslaco, 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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