City · Texas
Mission, Texas
Mission, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Mission had 88,992 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 85,778 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 87,038 (±55). GEOID 4848768.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
88,992
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 85,778 · ACS 2020-2024: 87,038 ±55
Median household income
$60,767
±$3,743 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$175,700
±$9,757 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$950
±$26 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Mission and what county is it in?
Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 36.3 square miles of land, 2,361 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mission is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mission, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 88,992 people lived in Mission on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 85,778 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 87,038 (±55).
| Measure | Mission | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 87,038±55 | 891,977 | +3,471 |
| Households | 28,874±813 | 270,210 | +4,447 |
| Average household size | 3.01±0.08 | 3.27 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 33,423±895 | 308,556 | +4,494 |
Mission's population since 2000
From 45,408 in 2000 to 88,992 in 2025: up 96.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mission as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mission?
The median resident of Mission is 34.9 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.9%. 25.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mission | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9±1.4 | 30.5 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 28.5%±1.3 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 48.6%±1.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.8%±1.3 pts | 91.9% | −2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.9%±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.7%±1.7 pts | 26.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 78.6%±1.9 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±1.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.5%±2.3 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.4%±2.0 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4%±2.0 pts | 20.6% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5%±1.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mission earn?
Half of Mission's 28,874 households earn less than $60,767 a year (±$3,743), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,076 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mission | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,767±$3,743 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,890±$3,597 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,304±$1,341 | $23,117 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4%±2.0 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7%±4.1 pts | 36.4% | −7.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.1%±2.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3%±1.1 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±1.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mission?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Mission's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,700 by its owner (±$9,757). The median renter pays $950 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mission | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,700±$9,757 | $140,900 | +$37,370 |
| Median gross rent | $950±$26 | $957 | −$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±4.0 pts | 40.7% | −10.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,740±$106 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4%±2.4 pts | 67.5% | +3.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.6%±2.4 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 33,423±895 | 308,556 | +4,494 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±2.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±2.1 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.6%±1.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mission building?
Builders took permits for 722 new housing units in Mission in 2025 (382 in single-family houses), 8.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mission work and get to work?
74.2% of Mission's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Mission | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5%±2.1 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8%±1.4 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2%±2.5 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±1.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.9 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mission?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Mission, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,740 (Tract 201.05) to $143,119 (Tract 203.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204.06Hidalgo County | 7,988 | $59,617 |
| Tract 202.11Hidalgo County | 5,854 | $74,214 |
| Tract 203.07Hidalgo County | 5,776 | $68,824 |
| Tract 202.05Hidalgo County | 4,919 | $48,973 |
| Tract 241.19Hidalgo County | 5,564 | $47,034 |
| Tract 202.10Hidalgo County | 4,348 | $36,613 |
| Tract 203.06Hidalgo County | 4,006 | $69,311 |
| Tract 201.07Hidalgo County | 3,994 | $37,917 |
| Tract 204.03Hidalgo County | 3,903 | $41,250 |
| Tract 203.03Hidalgo County | 3,544 | $143,119 |
| Tract 204.05Hidalgo County | 3,504 | $76,277 |
| Tract 203.05Hidalgo County | 3,333 | $64,494 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mission) · Census block assignment files
How does Mission compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mission is the 405th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 48th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Mission ranks 573rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 398th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 159th | 979 |
| Median household income | 573rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 622nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 552nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 587th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 251st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 291st | 877 |
| Median age | 606th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 489th | 973 |
| Work from home | 349th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 760th | 976 |
Mission's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Mission with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mission?
6 of the 57 figures for Mission on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mission are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mission.