Harlingen, TX Census Data
The 57th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Harlingen is the 57th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 68th of 74 for median household income. With 71,669 residents, its poverty rate of 24.5% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
71,669
49.4% male · 50.6% female
Median Age
33.2
5.5 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$55,891
$22,647 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.7%
13.3% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 78.6%
Poverty Rate
24.5%
12.1% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 21.3%
Broadband Access
90.7%
1.0% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$125,700
Median rent: $893 · 57% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor force participation: 55.0%
Per Capita Income
$32,822
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
7.1%
Disability rate: 16.0%
How Harlingen Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 57th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 68th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 68th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 65th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 71st of 74 | Bottom 25% |
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Race & Ethnicity
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Harlingen, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Harlingen, TX?
The population of Harlingen, TX is 71,669 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 33.2 years.
What is the median household income in Harlingen?
The median household income in Harlingen, TX is $55,891, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $32,822.
What is the poverty rate in Harlingen?
The poverty rate in Harlingen, TX is 24.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 21.3% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Harlingen residents have a college degree?
21.7% of adults (25+) in Harlingen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 78.6% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Harlingen?
The median home value in Harlingen, TX is $125,700. Median rent is $893 per month, with 57% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Harlingen?
Harlingen's population is 58.9% White, 1.8% Black, 82.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.0% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Harlingen rank among Texas cities?
Harlingen is the 57th largest city in Texas by population, the 68th highest for median household income, the 68th lowest for poverty rate, the 65th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlingen?
The unemployment rate in Harlingen, TX is 5.1%, with a labor force participation rate of 55.0%. Per capita income is $32,822.
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