McAllen City PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

138,738

1.07% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.3

1.22% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.3%

3.87% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,872

6.28% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,500

4.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,903

0.275% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, McAllen City PUMA, TX had a population of 139k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $51,872. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McAllen City PUMA, TX declined from 140,245 to 138,738, a −1.07% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,805 to $51,872, a 6.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McAllen City PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (50.9%), Other (Hispanic) (17.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (8.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%).

74% of the households in McAllen City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.1% of the residents in McAllen City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hidalgo County (Central)--McAllen City PUMA, TX are South Texas College (5,669 degrees awarded in 2021), The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus (348 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen (347 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in McAllen City PUMA, TX was $137,500, and the homeownership rate was 57%.

Most people in McAllen City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in McAllen City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

McAllen City PUMA, TX borders Pharr, San Juan & Hidalgo Cities PUMA, TX, Edinburg City PUMA, TX, Mission City PUMA, TX, and Hidalgo County (North & West) PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

McAllen City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 139k people, from which 83.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 26.8% of McAllen City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (37.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.9 times more White (Hispanic) residents (70.6k people) in McAllen City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k Other (Hispanic) and 23.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in McAllen City PUMA, TX are Spanish (92,229 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (811 households), and Vietnamese (452 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,295

Women

50.7%

68,484

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 138,779 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

83.1%

2021 Citizenship

83.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.1% of McAllen City PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McAllen City PUMA, TX was 83.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McAllen City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McAllen City PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
70.6k ± 2.96k
Other (Hispanic)
24.3k ± 2.58k
Two+ (Hispanic)
23.7k ± 2.95k

86.2%

Hispanic Population

120k people

86.2% of the people in McAllen City PUMA, TX are hispanic (120k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McAllen City PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
32,337 ± 3,867 people
Philippines
1,557 ± 963 people
El Salvador
492 ± 544 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of McAllen City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 32,337 McAllen City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Philippines with 1,557 and El Salvador with 492.

Foreign-Born Population

26.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

37.1k people

27.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.2k people

As of 2021, 26.8% of McAllen City PUMA, TX residents (37.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McAllen City PUMA, TX was 27.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McAllen City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
92,229 households (71.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
811 households (0.628%)
Vietnamese
452 households (0.35%)

74% of the households in McAllen City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in McAllen City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 71.4% of the households in McAllen City PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,361 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
741 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
693 ± 214

McAllen City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McAllen City PUMA, TX employs 55.9k people. The largest industries in McAllen City PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,372 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,862 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,998 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($272,744), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($137,993), and National security & international affairs ($107,006).

Males in McAllen City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,424. The income inequality in McAllen City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,584

Women

47.4%

29,473

Men

52.6%

The workforce of McAllen City PUMA, TX in 2020 was 56,057 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in McAllen City PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

55.9k

2021 Value

−0.275%

1 Year decline

± −0.275%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McAllen City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.275%, from 56.1k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McAllen City PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,444 people), Cashiers (2,242 people), and Retail salespersons (1,870 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McAllen City PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.9k

2021 Value

−0.275%

1 Year decline

± −0.275%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McAllen City PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.275%, from 56.1k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McAllen City PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,372 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,862 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,998 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McAllen City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in McAllen City PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,364

Median earning men ± $3,488

$25,959

Median earning women ± $1,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,243), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,375), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,337).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,474), Construction ($63,424), and Public Administration ($43,477).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for McAllen City PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in McAllen City PUMA, TX awarded 6,763 degrees. The student population of McAllen City PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,613 male students and 18,226 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McAllen City PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (6,420 and 94.9%), followed by White (213 and 3.15%), Unknown (47 and 0.695%), and Asian (43 and 0.636%).

The largest universities in McAllen City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are South Texas College (5,669 and 83.8%), The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus (348 and 5.15%), and Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen (347 and 5.13%).

The most popular majors in Hidalgo County (Central)--McAllen City PUMA, TX are General Studies (969 and 14.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (460 and 6.8%), and General Business (327 and 4.84%).

The median tuition cost in Hidalgo County (Central)--McAllen City PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,610 for in-state students and $6,000 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 30,839 students enrolled in McAllen City PUMA, TX, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 29,292 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
969 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
460 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
310 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hidalgo County (Central)--McAllen City PUMA, TX was General Studies with 969 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hidalgo County (Central)--McAllen City PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Texas College
5,669 degrees awarded
The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus
348 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
347 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Texas College with 5,669 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,418 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McAllen City PUMA, TX, which is 0.557 times less than the 4,345 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 6,420 degrees mean that there were 30.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 213 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.968% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of McAllen City PUMA, TX in 2021 were Primary Education (23.4k), Some college (21.7k), and Secondary Education (20.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McAllen City PUMA, TX was $137,500 in 2021, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $131,400 to $137,500, a 4.64% increase. The homeownership rate in McAllen City PUMA, TX is 57%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McAllen City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McAllen City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McAllen City PUMA, TX is $51,872. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in McAllen City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$137,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,267

$26,399

Median Property Taxes

±$1,323

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McAllen City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McAllen City PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57% of the housing units in McAllen City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McAllen City PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McAllen City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in McAllen City PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,872

Median Household Income

± $2,794

46.3k

Number of Households

± 2,055

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.3k households in McAllen City PUMA, TX grew to $51,872 from the previous year's value of $48,805.

The following chart displays the households in McAllen City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.474

2021 Wage GINI in McAllen City PUMA, TX

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in McAllen City PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in McAllen City PUMA, TX was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for McAllen City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in McAllen City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in McAllen City PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (7.8%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in McAllen City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (7.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McAllen City PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in McAllen City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McAllen City PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McAllen City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McAllen City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McAllen City PUMA, TX (29.3k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McAllen City PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

72.5% of the population of McAllen City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 6.75% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.749% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

27.5%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

6.75%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.749%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McAllen City PUMA, TX grew by 4.52% from 26.3% to 27.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McAllen City PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.