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McAllen city, TX

ZIP 78504 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78504

78504 has a population of 61,816 with a median age of 32.5 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.6%-28% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
82.2%+340% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.8%+36% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.9%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
10.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+25% vs US avg
x
High school
18.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
40.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.3%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1043% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78504

Poverty Rate
13.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.9%+174% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.3%+1043% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population61,816
Median age32.5
Poverty rate13.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.6%
Hispanic82.2%
Black0.8%
Asian4.7%
Foreign-born28.6%