Pharr, TX Demographics
What is the population of Pharr?
There are 79,809 residents in Pharr, with a median age of 29. Of this, 48.27% are males and 51.73% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.76% of the resident pool in Pharr, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.4%. Additionally, 20.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 70,578 people in Pharr currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 79,809 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 38,521 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 41,288 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.27%
Female Population 51.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 29 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 55,676 | 2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 7,501 | -4.9% |
| Not Citizen | 16,632 | -3.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.76%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.4%
Not Citizen 20.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 721 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,970 | -4.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 796 | 54.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 463 | 79.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 70,578 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 7.6%
Moved from Same State 1.01%
Moved from Different State 0.59%
Same House as Last Year 89.88%
What are the employment statistics in Pharr?
White-collar workers make up 70.69% of the working population in Pharr, while blue-collar employees account for 29.31%. There are also 8,262 entrepreneurs in Pharr (12.89% of the workforce); 44,506 workers employed in private companies (69.42%); and 9,602 people working in governmental institutions (14.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 45,320 | 106.8% |
| Blue Collar | 18,788 | 99.9% |
White Collar 70.69%
Blue Collar 29.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,262 | 92.4% |
| Private Companies | 44,506 | 106.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,602 | 106.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,738 | 124.8% |
Self Employees 12.89%
Private Companies 69.42%
Governmental Workers 14.98%
Not for Profit Companies 2.71%
How many households are there in Pharr?
There are a total of 23,235 households in Pharr, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 80.87% of these Pharr households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.13%. Additionally, 51.18% of households have children and 48.82% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 23,235 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -12.0% |
| Family Households | 18,790 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,445 | -0.7% |
Family Households 80.87%
Non-Family Households 19.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,891 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 11,344 | -1.9% |
Households with Children 51.18%
Households without Children 48.82%
What are the median and average incomes in Pharr?
The average annual household income in Pharr is $66,581, while the median household income sits at $49,884 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,794, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,630. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,625 and $29,911, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,581 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $49,884 | 10.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 23,383 | -0.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,826 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pharr?
There are 26,519 housing units in Pharr, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2001. Of the 23,235 occupied housing units in Pharr, 58.72% are owner-occupied, while 41.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 36.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $146,100. In general, housing costs reach $852 per month in Pharr.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,519 | -0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 2001 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 161 | 38.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 489 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 695 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,237 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,283 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,085 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,596 | -8.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,236 | -2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,349 | 10.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 388 | 71.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,235 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,644 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 9,591 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 58.72%
Renter Occupied 41.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,030 | -2.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,614 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $146,100 | 10.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $84,500 | 2.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $852 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 36.87%
Without Mortgage 63.13%
What is the level of education in Pharr?
Approximately 39.73% of the population in Pharr holds a high school degree (that's 21,272 residents), while 22.46% have attained a college certificate (12,024 locals) and 11.97% have a bachelor's degree (6,407 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,921 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 21,272 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 12,024 | 12.9% |
| Associate Degree | 3,853 | 24.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,407 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,064 | -1.6% |
No High School 14.79%
Some High School 39.73%
Some College 22.46%
Associate Degree 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree 11.97%
Graduate Degree 3.85%
What is the marital status of Pharr residents?
A total of 22,602 people in Pharr have never been married (which represents 38.65% of the total population), while 28,609 of them are wedded (48.93%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,937 (3.31%) and 4,556 (7.79%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,602 | 6.2% |
| Married | 28,609 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 1,937 | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2,706 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 4,556 | 6.7% |
Never Married 38.65%
Married 48.93%
Separated 3.31%
Widowed 4.63%
Divorced 7.79%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pharr?
The top three means of transportation people in Pharr use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 28,293 residents commute by car, 276 prefer going to work by walking and 36 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 28,293 | 2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | -54.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 15 | N/A |
| Walk | 276 | -29.8% |
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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.