City · Texas
Weslaco, Texas
Weslaco, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Weslaco had 44,203 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,160 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 42,229 (±55). GEOID 4877272.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,203
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,160 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,229 ±55
Median household income
$59,551
±$5,836 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$140,000
±$15,597 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$967
±$47 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Weslaco and what county is it in?
Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 2,374 residents per square mile in 2020.
Weslaco 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 Weslaco, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,203 people lived in Weslaco on July 1, 2025, up 10.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 40,160 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 42,229 (±55).
| Measure | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,229 ±55 | 891,977 | +1,765 |
| Households | 14,218 ±560 | 270,210 | +1,963 |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.12 | 3.27 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 17,372 ±599 | 308,556 | +1,622 |
Weslaco's population since 2000
From 26,935 in 2000 to 44,203 in 2025: up 64.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Weslaco 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 Weslaco?
The median resident of Weslaco is 31.1 years old; 30.2% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 87.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 10.8%. 16.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 ±1.1 | 30.5 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 30.2% ±2.2 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±1.3 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±1.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.9% ±1.5 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 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 | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.3% ±2.3 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 69.3% ±3.7 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±1.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.9% ±3.1 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.4% ±2.4 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2% ±2.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±2.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.7 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 Weslaco earn?
Half of Weslaco's 14,218 households earn less than $59,551 a year (±$5,836), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,455 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,551 ±$5,836 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,661 ±$4,596 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,807 ±$1,576 | $23,117 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.2% ±3.5 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±6.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.0% ±3.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±2.5 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 Weslaco?
Owners occupy 56.4% of Weslaco's occupied homes and renters 43.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,000 by its owner (±$15,597). The median renter pays $967 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,000 ±$15,597 | $140,900 | +$36,745 |
| Median gross rent | $967 ±$47 | $957 | +$94 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5% ±7.1 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,543 ±$129 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.4% ±4.0 pts | 67.5% | −6.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.6% ±4.0 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 17,372 ±599 | 308,556 | +1,622 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±3.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.4% ±3.1 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.2% ±2.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.8% ±2.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±2.8 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 Weslaco building?
Builders took permits for 649 new housing units in Weslaco in 2025 (253 in single-family houses), 14.7 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 Weslaco work and get to work?
75.6% of Weslaco's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±2.2 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6% ±3.5 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±2.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±2.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±3.8 | 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 Weslaco?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Weslaco, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,022 (Tract 227.03) to $112,070 (Tract 223.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 225.02Hidalgo County | 5,965 | $52,538 |
| Tract 223.01Hidalgo County | 5,905 | $66,176 |
| Tract 224.02Hidalgo County | 7,277 | $68,790 |
| Tract 223.02Hidalgo County | 6,178 | $112,070 |
| Tract 224.01Hidalgo County | 3,960 | $50,571 |
| Tract 227.04Hidalgo County | 3,550 | $61,390 |
| Tract 227.06Hidalgo County | 3,711 | $38,370 |
| Tract 231.03Hidalgo County | 8,698 | $46,909 |
| Tract 226Hidalgo County | 2,058 | $32,481 |
| Tract 227.03Hidalgo County | 1,852 | $29,022 |
| Tract 225.04Hidalgo County | 3,306 | $36,912 |
| Tract 222.04Hidalgo County | 7,073 | $51,758 |
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 Weslaco) · Census block assignment files
How does Weslaco compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Weslaco is the 941st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 87th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Weslaco ranks 598th 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 | 87th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 237th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 156th | 979 |
| Median household income | 598th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 709th | 978 |
| Median home value | 683rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 568th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 399th | 877 |
| Median age | 836th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 828th | 973 |
| Work from home | 429th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 592nd | 976 |
Weslaco's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Weslaco 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 Weslaco?
8 of the 57 figures for Weslaco 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 Weslaco 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 Weslaco.