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Willacy County

Texas · 20,164 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 $37,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,100. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,164
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+22%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Willacy County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,906
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,244
+94%since 2000
from $9,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(1,805)
Black2.2%(445)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(17,611)
Asian0.8%(160)
Other0.5%(94)
Diversity Score28.1%(5,667)
Segregation Score27.3%(5,496)
Diversity Score
28
−8%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2011
from 34.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willacy County, Texas?

Willacy County, Texas has about 20,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willacy County, Texas earns about $37,906 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Willacy County, Texas?

About 9.2% 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 25.6% 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 2,459 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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