Weslaco, TXPublished Date: December 23, 2024Weslaco is located in Hidalgo County, Texas and has a population of 40,858. The poverty rate in Weslaco is 24.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Weslaco is 6.9% while the Hidalgo County unemployment rate is 7.6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.5% |
| Female | | 51.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Weslaco | | 30 |
| Hidalgo | | 29.8 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Weslaco | | $53,517 |
| Hidalgo | | $49,371 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Weslaco | | $102,885 |
| Hidalgo | | $113,158 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Weslaco | | $884 |
| Hidalgo | | $875 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Weslaco | | 24.7% |
| Hidalgo | | 27.7% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 51.8%
▩ Black or African American 1.3%
▩ Asian 0.2%
▩ Native 1.2%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 10%
▩ Hispanic 88.2%
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