Demographics & People — Mercedes, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,449 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
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| Median Age | 33.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,027 |
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| Family Households | 3,737 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.27 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,829 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15,167 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15,155 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 14,314 |
| Other groups | 13,365 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,933 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 731 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 731 |
| American | 600 |
| English | 354 |
| Irish | 190 |
| German | 138 |
Language
| English Only | 3,904 |
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| Spanish | 11,190 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,202 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 466 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,553 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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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 Mercedes, Texas.
