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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Willacy County

Texas · 20,082 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 $22,114. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,500. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,082
+13%since 1990
from 17,705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.8
+8%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,114
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,590 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,421
+55%since 1990
from $6,074 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.2%
−11.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.5
−12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(13,847)
Black0.5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino84%(14,879)
Asian0%(8)
Diversity Score74.7%(13,223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(2,350)
Black2%(401)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(17,209)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score30.5%(6,125)
30
−59%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willacy County, Texas?

Willacy County, Texas has about 20,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Willacy County, Texas earns about $22,114 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 $33,500, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Willacy County, Texas?

About 7.5% 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 33.2% of people in Willacy County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willacy County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willacy County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,377 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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