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Raymondville, TX · 1 counties · 19,971 residents (2025 est.) · 590.613 sq mi
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Raymondville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,139
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+15%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,971 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Raymondville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,180
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,476
+160%since 2000
from $9,421 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−12%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(1,966)
Black1.5%(307)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(17,577)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other1.3%(257)
Diversity Score28.5%(5,748)
Segregation Score19.7%(3,974)
Diversity Score
29
−6%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−28%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+31.7 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 41.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 57.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

RaymondvilleCENTRAL10,082
What's inside

1 component county

Willacy CountyCENTRAL19,971
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymondville, TX?

Raymondville, TX has about 20,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymondville, TX?

The typical household in Raymondville, TX earns about $54,180 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymondville, TX expensive?

In Raymondville, TX, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Raymondville, TX?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Raymondville, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymondville, TX?

About 24.0% of people in Raymondville, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raymondville, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymondville, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,434 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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