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Population Review

Weslaco, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Weslaco, Texas is 41,437 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $54,995, the median home value is $119,200, and the median age is 30.2.

The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (36,959 → 43,864).

41,437

Population

2449

People / sq mi

$54,995

Median Income

$119,200

Median Home Value

Weslaco covers 16.9 sq mi of land at 2449 people per square mile.

About Weslaco, TX

Weslaco is a city in Texas with a population of 41,437. It ranks #87 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 30.2, younger than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Weslaco is $54,995, below the US median of $74,580. 23.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,200, with monthly rent averaging $942. The homeownership rate of 57.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Weslaco reflects 23.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Weslaco city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Weslaco city had a population of 36,959 in 2010 and 43,864 in 2024, a 18.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,864 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.24%.

2024 · 44K20102024

43,864

Population (2024)

36,959

Population (2010)

43,864

Peak (2024)

1.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201036,959
201137,855
201238,259
201338,545
201438,919
201539,328
201639,971
201740,191
201841,203
201941,629
202040,628
202141,013
202242,316
202343,262
202443,864

Race & Ethnicity

White45.7%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$54,995

Median Household Income

$23,078

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$119,200

Median Home Value

$942

Median Rent

57.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.7%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

75.5%

Public Transit

7.5%

Work From Home

25.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.6%

Foreign Born

28.8%

Non-English at Home

5.2%

Veterans

12.7%

With Disability

74.6%

Health Insurance

93.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management34.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
Construction5.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.8%
Public Administration5.1%
Retail Trade4.9%
Information4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Agriculture & Mining2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Weslaco, Texas has a population of 41,437 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Weslaco, Texas is $54,995, with 23.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Weslaco, Texas is $119,200, with median monthly rent at $942 and a homeownership rate of 57.3%.

The median age in Weslaco, Texas is 30.2 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (36,959 → 43,864).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.