Harlingen, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Harlingen, Texas is 71,669 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $55,891, the median home value is $125,700, and the median age is 33.2.
The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (65,102 → 72,234).
71,669
Population
1780
People / sq mi
$55,891
Median Income
$125,700
Median Home Value
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Harlingen covers 40.3 sq mi of land at 1780 people per square mile.
About Harlingen, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Harlingen from the typical city: 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 71,669 residents, Harlingen is a city in Texas.
The typical household earns $55,891, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 19.9%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $125,700, with typical rent around $893.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 21.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Harlingen: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Harlingen city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Harlingen city had a population of 65,102 in 2010 and 72,234 in 2024, a 11.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 72,234 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.
72,234
Population (2024)
65,102
Population (2010)
72,234
Peak (2024)
0.78%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 65,102 |
| 2011 | 65,638 |
| 2012 | 65,786 |
| 2013 | 65,674 |
| 2014 | 65,510 |
| 2015 | 65,208 |
| 2016 | 65,229 |
| 2017 | 65,153 |
| 2018 | 64,996 |
| 2019 | 65,022 |
| 2020 | 72,045 |
| 2021 | 72,192 |
| 2022 | 71,955 |
| 2023 | 71,954 |
| 2024 | 72,234 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,891
Median Household Income
$26,217
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$125,700
Median Home Value
$893
Median Rent
57.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
78.6%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
78.8%
Public Transit
9.1%
Work From Home
17.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.3%
Foreign Born
51.9%
Non-English at Home
7.1%
Veterans
16.0%
With Disability
78.7%
Health Insurance
90.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.2% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Information | 6.0% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harlingen, Texas has a population of 71,669 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Harlingen, Texas is $55,891, with 19.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Harlingen, Texas is $125,700, with median monthly rent at $893 and a homeownership rate of 57.4%.
The median age in Harlingen, Texas is 33.2 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The population has grown 11.0% since 2010 (65,102 → 72,234).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.