McAllen - Pharr, TX Demographics
What is the population of McAllen - Pharr?
There are 305,716 residents in McAllen - Pharr, with a median age of 32. Of this, 49.31% are males and 50.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 70.47% of the resident pool in McAllen - Pharr, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.63%. Additionally, 17.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 270,824 people in McAllen - Pharr currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 305,716 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 150,753 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 154,964 | 0.5% |
Male Population 49.31%
Female Population 50.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | 3.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 215,438 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 35,563 | 1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 54,716 | 0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 70.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.63%
Not Citizen 17.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,052 | 17.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,442 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,802 | 28.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,212 | 5.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 270,824 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 7.45%
Moved from Same State 0.93%
Moved from Different State 0.73%
Same House as Last Year 89.88%
What are the employment statistics in McAllen - Pharr?
White-collar workers make up 75.7% of the working population in McAllen - Pharr, while blue-collar employees account for 24.3%. There are also 35,965 entrepreneurs in McAllen - Pharr (14% of the workforce); 171,354 workers employed in private companies (66.68%); and 39,582 people working in governmental institutions (15.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 194,526 | 103.1% |
| Blue Collar | 62,452 | 100.9% |
White Collar 75.7%
Blue Collar 24.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 35,965 | 106.9% |
| Private Companies | 171,354 | 102.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 39,582 | 95.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,076 | 118.9% |
Self Employees 14%
Private Companies 66.68%
Governmental Workers 15.4%
Not for Profit Companies 3.92%
How many households are there in McAllen - Pharr?
There are a total of 95,325 households in McAllen - Pharr, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.1% of these McAllen - Pharr households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.9%. Additionally, 43.91% of households have children and 56.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 95,325 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -14.7% |
| Family Households | 74,452 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 20,873 | 3.1% |
Family Households 78.1%
Non-Family Households 21.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 41,859 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 53,467 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 43.91%
Households without Children 56.09%
What are the median and average incomes in McAllen - Pharr?
The average annual household income in McAllen - Pharr is $70,681, while the median household income sits at $51,604 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,555, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,879. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $25,841 and $34,652, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,681 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $51,604 | 5.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 72,342 | -0.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 227,213 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in McAllen - Pharr?
There are 108,008 housing units in McAllen - Pharr, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 95,325 occupied housing units in McAllen - Pharr, 63.59% are owner-occupied, while 36.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 43.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $169,900. In general, housing costs reach $866 per month in McAllen - Pharr.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 108,008 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1998 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,349 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,358 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,467 | -14.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,030 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,743 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17,742 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19,291 | -4.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30,185 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 16,511 | 11.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,331 | 73.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 95,325 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60,617 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34,708 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 63.59%
Renter Occupied 36.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,537 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 34,080 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $169,900 | 16.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $101,350 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $866 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 43.78%
Without Mortgage 56.22%
What is the level of education in McAllen - Pharr?
Approximately 36.52% of the population in McAllen - Pharr holds a high school degree (that's 78,534 residents), while 21.64% have attained a college certificate (46,540 locals) and 15.13% have a bachelor's degree (32,543 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 27,986 | -1.9% |
| Some High School | 78,534 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 46,540 | 5.8% |
| Associate Degree | 14,696 | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32,543 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,745 | 8.4% |
No High School 13.01%
Some High School 36.52%
Some College 21.64%
Associate Degree 6.83%
Bachelor's Degree 15.13%
Graduate Degree 6.86%
What is the marital status of McAllen - Pharr residents?
A total of 83,073 people in McAllen - Pharr have never been married (which represents 35.02% of the total population), while 117,555 of them are wedded (49.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,231 (2.63%) and 18,173 (7.66%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 83,073 | 1.8% |
| Married | 117,555 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6,231 | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 12,177 | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18,173 | -1.6% |
Never Married 35.02%
Married 49.56%
Separated 2.63%
Widowed 5.13%
Divorced 7.66%
What are the most common means of transportation in McAllen - Pharr?
The top three means of transportation people in McAllen - Pharr use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 109,802 residents commute by car, 1,130 prefer going to work by walking and 300 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 109,802 | 0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 300 | -8.3% |
| Railroad | 49 | 308.3% |
| Bicycle | 193 | 50.8% |
| Motorcycle | 21 | -69.6% |
| TaxiCab | 12 | -57.1% |
| Walk | 1,130 | 14.1% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.