Demographics & People — Harlingen, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 71,669 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~73,100 |
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| Median Age | 33.4 |
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| Total Households | 25,788 |
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| Family Households | 17,557 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42,218 |
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| Black or African American | 1,292 |
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| Asian | 733 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 58,943 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 59,238 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 53,907 |
| Other groups | 52,479 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,128 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,189 |
| English | 2,899 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 2,856 |
| German | 2,639 |
| American | 1,875 |
| Irish | 1,728 |
Language
| English Only | 34,395 |
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| Spanish | 30,969 |
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| Population 5+ | 66,260 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,566 |
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| Population 18+ | 50,512 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Harlingen, Texas.
