Willacy County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48489 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,139 | — | #1,873 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,180 | -27.9% | #2,522 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.3 years | -11.8% | #3,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $73,600 | -73.9% | #3,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,041 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.0% | +90.2% | #2,943 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Willacy County has a population of 20,139, making it the #1,873 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Willacy County is $54,180, ranking #2,522 out of 3,222 counties — 27.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.0% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Willacy County is $73,600 (-73.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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76.1% of residents in Willacy County have health insurance coverage, which is 17.0% below the national rate.
About Willacy County, Texas
Willacy County, Texas has a total population of 20,139, making it the 1,873rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Willacy County is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Willacy County is $54,180, which ranks #2,522 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Willacy County is $73,600, 73.9% below the national median. Renters in Willacy County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Willacy County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 76.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Willacy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (9.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Willacy County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.