Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pharr, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

80,333

Median Agei

29.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

94.7%76,062

White

4.5%3,621

Asian

0.4%358

Black

0.2%131

Two or More

0.1%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%51

Other

0%27

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%1,989

High School Diploma

22.8%10,209

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%1,961

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%6,562

Associate's Degree

5.7%2,578

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%6,201

Master's Degree

4.4%1,993

Professional Degree

0.5%211

Doctorate

0.1%40

HS or Higher

70.8%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,900

Median Renti

$1,037

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.1%14,115

Renter-Occupied

40.9%9,762

Total Units

27,086

Homeownership

59.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

755

$500–$750

1,104

$750–$1,000

2,331

$1,000–$1,250

2,515

$1,250–$1,500

1,205

$1,500–$2,000

1,006

$2,000+

211

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%577

2010–2019

21.1%5,716

2000–2009

30.2%8,167

1990–1999

16.9%4,566

1980–1989

11%2,987

1970–1979

8.7%2,366

1960–1969

4.7%1,268

1950–1959

3%804

1940–1949

1.8%492

1939 or earlier

0.5%143

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.9%20,987

Utility Gas

8.3%1,978

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%495

No Fuel

1.4%336

Solar

0.3%67

Fuel Oil

0%10

Other

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,814

Mean Household Incomei

$69,768

Per Capita Incomei

$21,195

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

35,457

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,151

Residentsi

2,894

Avg. Tenant Renti

$391/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing147 homes97% occupied$488/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers230 homes94% occupied$342/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes99% occupied$311/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,814/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

84.5%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

11.6%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.8% of subsidized households are minority

25.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

23,58029.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

22,522

Guatemala

230

Philippines

132

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

32,855

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,340(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.8%Insured

29.2%Uninsured