Mission, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mission, Texas is 86,234 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $60,813, the median home value is $160,800, and the median age is 34.8.
The population has grown 13.4% since 2010 (78,118 → 88,574).
86,234
Population
2373
People / sq mi
$60,813
Median Income
$160,800
Median Home Value
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Mission covers 36.3 sq mi of land at 2373 people per square mile.
About Mission, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Mission from the typical city: 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 86,234 residents, Mission is a city in Texas. It ranks #47 among cities in Texas by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $60,813, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $160,800, with typical rent around $931.
29.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Mission: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Mission city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mission city had a population of 78,118 in 2010 and 88,574 in 2024, a 13.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 88,574 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.90%.
88,574
Population (2024)
78,118
Population (2010)
88,574
Peak (2024)
0.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 78,118 |
| 2011 | 79,728 |
| 2012 | 80,920 |
| 2013 | 81,486 |
| 2014 | 82,167 |
| 2015 | 82,823 |
| 2016 | 83,257 |
| 2017 | 83,576 |
| 2018 | 83,958 |
| 2019 | 84,331 |
| 2020 | 85,864 |
| 2021 | 86,144 |
| 2022 | 86,839 |
| 2023 | 87,759 |
| 2024 | 88,574 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,813
Median Household Income
$27,938
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$160,800
Median Home Value
$931
Median Rent
71.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.7%
High School+
29.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
75.1%
Public Transit
9.0%
Work From Home
20.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.4%
Foreign Born
21.1%
Non-English at Home
4.1%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
71.8%
Health Insurance
94.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.4% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Information | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mission, Texas has a population of 86,234 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Mission, Texas is $60,813, with 16.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mission, Texas is $160,800, with median monthly rent at $931 and a homeownership rate of 71.5%.
The median age in Mission, Texas is 34.8 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The population has grown 13.4% since 2010 (78,118 → 88,574).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.