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.

Weslaco, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

42,229

Median Agei

31.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

87.9%37,110

White

10.8%4,552

Black

0.6%264

Other

0.4%161

Asian

0.2%91

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%26

Two or More

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%1,530

High School Diploma

20.9%5,293

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%1,460

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%3,522

Associate's Degree

7.5%1,907

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%3,821

Master's Degree

6.3%1,591

Professional Degree

1.3%333

Doctorate

0.4%110

HS or Higher

77.4%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,000

Median Renti

$967

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.4%8,025

Renter-Occupied

43.6%6,193

Total Units

17,372

Homeownership

56.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,033

$500–$750

599

$750–$1,000

1,537

$1,000–$1,250

1,495

$1,250–$1,500

559

$1,500–$2,000

336

$2,000+

240

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%427

2010–2019

16.8%2,913

2000–2009

24.4%4,231

1990–1999

12.8%2,227

1980–1989

19.1%3,324

1970–1979

13.1%2,272

1960–1969

3.4%587

1950–1959

3.8%666

1940–1949

2.3%396

1939 or earlier

1.9%329

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.4%12,848

Utility Gas

6.2%878

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%335

Solar

0.6%83

No Fuel

0.5%74

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,551

Mean Household Incomei

$74,661

Per Capita Incomei

$25,807

Poverty Ratei

23%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

18,721

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

782

Residentsi

1,897

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing139 homes100% occupied$519/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers529 homes90% occupied$374/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8114 homes98% occupied$298/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,551/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

76.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

19.4%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.9% of subsidized households are minority

16.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.6% 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

6,88716.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,268

Canada

287

India

Guatemala

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

17,311

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,525(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.1%Insured

22.9%Uninsured