Pharr, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pharr, Texas is 79,809 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $49,884, the median home value is $111,500, and the median age is 29.5.
The population has grown 14.6% since 2010 (70,778 → 81,142).
79,809
Population
3302
People / sq mi
$49,884
Median Income
$111,500
Median Home Value
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Pharr covers 24.2 sq mi of land at 3302 people per square mile.
About Pharr, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Pharr from the typical city: 27.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Pharr is a city in Texas with a population of 79,809.
The typical household earns $49,884, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 27.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $111,500, with typical rent around $990.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Pharr: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Pharr city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pharr city had a population of 70,778 in 2010 and 81,142 in 2024, a 14.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 81,142 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.98%.
81,142
Population (2024)
70,778
Population (2010)
81,142
Peak (2024)
0.98%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,778 |
| 2011 | 72,142 |
| 2012 | 73,327 |
| 2013 | 74,165 |
| 2014 | 75,348 |
| 2015 | 76,369 |
| 2016 | 77,363 |
| 2017 | 78,649 |
| 2018 | 78,925 |
| 2019 | 79,112 |
| 2020 | 79,845 |
| 2021 | 79,627 |
| 2022 | 80,311 |
| 2023 | 80,760 |
| 2024 | 81,142 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,884
Median Household Income
$19,835
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$111,500
Median Home Value
$990
Median Rent
58.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
69.9%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
77.8%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
22.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.4%
Foreign Born
18.2%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
69.9%
Health Insurance
92.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pharr, Texas has a population of 79,809 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Pharr, Texas is $49,884, with 27.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pharr, Texas is $111,500, with median monthly rent at $990 and a homeownership rate of 58.7%.
The median age in Pharr, Texas is 29.5 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The population has grown 14.6% since 2010 (70,778 → 81,142).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.