McAllen, TX

City

Demographics of McAllen

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.4%

Households with Children

39.1%

School Enrollment K-12

21,161

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.1%
School Age (5-17): 21.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.5%
Seniors (65+): 13.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.9%
High School / GED: 21.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.4%
Single Parents: 13.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.7%
Living Alone: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 87.0%
Asian: 2.7%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 93.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.7%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 19.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 80.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 26.3%
Spanish: 71.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 7.0%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 69.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in McAllen

Gray East and West Colonia / Bentsen Royal Estates

North Depot Road Colonia

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources