Demographics & People — Pharr, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 79,809 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~81,600 |
| Median Age | 29.7 |
| Total Households | 23,235 |
| Family Households | 18,790 |
| Average Household Size | 3.43 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,812 |
| Black or African American | 484 |
| Asian | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75,817 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 75,480 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 72,899 |
| Other groups | 68,250 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,991 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,277 |
| American | 1,266 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,168 |
| German | 905 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 744 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 655 |
Language
| English Only | 13,340 |
| Spanish | 59,585 |
| Population 5+ | 73,155 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,384 |
| Population 18+ | 53,061 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pharr, Texas.