Demographics & People — McAllen, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 143,789 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~149,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.5 |
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| Total Households | 48,268 |
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| Family Households | 35,849 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61,968 |
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| Black or African American | 1,244 |
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| Asian | 4,137 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 124,436 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 124,216 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 116,648 |
| Other groups | 116,129 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,734 |
| American | 4,510 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,464 |
| German | 3,487 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 3,403 |
| English | 2,789 |
| Irish | 2,666 |
Language
| English Only | 35,361 |
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| Spanish | 95,004 |
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| Population 5+ | 133,754 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,619 |
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| Population 18+ | 102,185 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.1% |
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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 McAllen, Texas.
