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Harlingen city, TX

ZIP 78550 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78550

78550 has a population of 54,169 with a median age of 33.6 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
82.8%+343% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.6%+30% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
23.4%+111% vs US avg
x
High school
26.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.9%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
-2/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.3%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.1%+123% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.4%+786% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 78550

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+0% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.3%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.1%+123% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.2%+190% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.3%+90% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.4%+786% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population54,169
Median age33.6
Poverty rate24.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.9%
Hispanic82.8%
Black2.1%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born22.3%