2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,218
Willacy County is a small county in Texas with a population of 20,218. The median household income is $45,645, 30% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.6%, median home value is $60,800, and 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% below the national average.
Population
20,218
2023 estimate
Rank #1863 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$45,645
Household
Rank #2891 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$60,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3206 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #3057 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
61.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
29% below Texas avg·30% below national avg
Poverty Rate
65% below Texas avg·64% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Texas avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,607
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% below Texas avg·71% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Texas avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% below Texas avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above Texas avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
6,854
Households
5,671
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,383
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
43% below Texas avg·49% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
19% below Texas avg·23% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
30.7%
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