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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Willacy County

Texas · 17,705 residents · 590.613 sq mi
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Willacy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,590. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,000. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% 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

17,705
−12%vs 2000
vs 20,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 29.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$14,590
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,114 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,074
−36%vs 2000
vs $9,421 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.5%
+11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$202
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $301 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.7
+13%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(2,350)
Black2%(401)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(17,209)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(6,125)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(13,847)
Black0.5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino84%(14,879)
Asian0%(8)
Other21.3%(3,770)
Diversity Score74.7%(13,223)
75
+145%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.9%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 16.3 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 Willacy County, Texas?

Willacy County, Texas has about 17,705 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Willacy County, Texas?

The typical household in Willacy County, Texas earns about $14,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willacy County, Texas expensive?

In Willacy County, Texas, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $202 a month.

How educated are people in Willacy County, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willacy County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willacy County, Texas?

About 44.5% of people in Willacy County, 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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