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Pharr, Texas
Pharr, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Pharr had 80,830 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 79,715 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 80,333 (±34). GEOID 4857200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
80,830
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 79,715 · ACS 2020-2024: 80,333 ±34
Median household income
$52,814
±$4,585 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$121,900
±$9,715 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,037
±$50 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Pharr and what county is it in?
Pharr is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 24.2 square miles of land, 3,298 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pharr 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 Pharr, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 80,830 people lived in Pharr on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 79,715 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 80,333 (±34).
| Measure | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 80,333 ±34 | 891,977 | +2,260 |
| Households | 23,877 ±893 | 270,210 | +1,782 |
| Average household size | 3.36 ±0.12 | 3.27 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 27,086 ±974 | 308,556 | +1,931 |
Pharr's population since 2000
From 46,660 in 2000 to 80,830 in 2025: up 73.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pharr 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 Pharr?
The median resident of Pharr is 29.7 years old; 32.7% are under 18 and 10.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 94.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 4.5%. 29.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 ±1.1 | 30.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.7% ±1.5 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.8% ±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 94.7% ±1.0 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±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 | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.4% ±2.1 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 83.4% ±2.1 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±1.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.2% ±2.2 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.8% ±2.3 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.8% ±2.1 pts | 20.6% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±2.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.4 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 Pharr earn?
Half of Pharr's 23,877 households earn less than $52,814 a year (±$4,585), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $49,085 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,814 ±$4,585 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,768 ±$4,191 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,195 ±$1,324 | $23,117 | +$2,716 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.6% ±3.0 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.5% ±4.6 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.0% ±2.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±1.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±1.9 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 Pharr?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Pharr's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 by its owner (±$9,715). The median renter pays $1,037 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,900 ±$9,715 | $140,900 | +$22,337 |
| Median gross rent | $1,037 ±$50 | $957 | +$112 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5% ±4.7 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,403 ±$55 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±2.7 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±2.7 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 27,086 ±974 | 308,556 | +1,931 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1% ±2.6 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% ±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.1% ±2.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±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 Pharr building?
Builders took permits for 182 new housing units in Pharr in 2025 (112 in single-family houses), 2.3 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 Pharr work and get to work?
77.5% of Pharr's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±2.2 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±1.5 pts | 7.6% | +2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±2.1 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±2.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.3 | 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 Pharr?
17 census tracts lie mostly in Pharr, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,078 (Tract 214.01) to $100,052 (Tract 214.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 217.04Hidalgo County | 6,756 | $66,918 |
| Tract 213.07Hidalgo County | 6,007 | $58,770 |
| Tract 217.05Hidalgo County | 5,410 | $70,875 |
| Tract 214.08Hidalgo County | 5,625 | $61,989 |
| Tract 213.12Hidalgo County | 5,089 | $63,551 |
| Tract 214.01Hidalgo County | 4,780 | $37,078 |
| Tract 217.03Hidalgo County | 4,782 | $40,894 |
| Tract 213.15Hidalgo County | 4,563 | $55,417 |
| Tract 214.05Hidalgo County | 4,313 | $37,184 |
| Tract 217.06Hidalgo County | 4,118 | $82,500 |
| Tract 216Hidalgo County | 3,797 | $37,522 |
| Tract 213.14Hidalgo County | 3,630 | $42,337 |
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 Pharr) · Census block assignment files
How does Pharr compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pharr is the 460th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Pharr ranks 710th 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 | 52nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 495th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 979 |
| Median household income | 710th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 872nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 730th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 501st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 90th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 522nd | 877 |
| Median age | 883rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 781st | 973 |
| Work from home | 460th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 729th | 976 |
Pharr's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Pharr 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 Pharr?
8 of the 57 figures for Pharr 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 Pharr 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 Pharr.