Harlingen, TX
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71,497
TOTAL POPULATION
35,204
MALE POPULATION
36,293
FEMALE POPULATION
97.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,363
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,986
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,367
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,513
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
30,711
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Harlingen Area Codes
Race in Harlingen
The most populous races in Harlingen are Hispanic or Latino (59,238 | 82.9%), White / Caucasian (49,347 | 69.0%), and Two or more Races (13,809 | 19.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 665 | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 1,464 | 2.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 93 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 59,238 | 82.9% |
Native / Alaskan | 205 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 49,347 | 69.0% |
Two or more Races | 13,809 | 19.3% |
Some other Race | 5,914 | 8.3% |
Total | 71,497 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Harlingen
The most populous ancestries reported in Harlingen are Mexican (53,907 | 75.4%), English (2,899 | 4.1%), German (2,639 | 3.7%), American (1,875 | 2.6%), and Irish (1,728 | 2.4%), together accounting for 88.2% of all Harlingen residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 698 | 1.0% |
Albanian | 56 | 0.1% |
American | 1,875 | 2.6% |
Apache | 27 | 0.0% |
Arab | 65 | 0.1% |
Argentinean | 40 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 11 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 17 | 0.0% |
Basque | 8 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 27 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 105 | 0.2% |
Blackfeet | 58 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 11 | 0.0% |
British | 296 | 0.4% |
Bulgarian | 93 | 0.1% |
Burmese | 87 | 0.1% |
Canadian | 113 | 0.2% |
Central American | 972 | 1.4% |
Central American Indian | 74 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 94 | 0.1% |
Chickasaw | 60 | 0.1% |
Comanche | 16 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 237 | 0.3% |
Czech | 231 | 0.3% |
Danish | 62 | 0.1% |
Dominican | 91 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 86 | 0.1% |
Eastern European | 149 | 0.2% |
Ecuadorian | 27 | 0.0% |
English | 2,899 | 4.1% |
European | 540 | 0.8% |
French | 371 | 0.5% |
French Canadian | 121 | 0.2% |
German | 2,639 | 3.7% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 72 | 0.1% |
Guatemalan | 477 | 0.7% |
Honduran | 178 | 0.3% |
Hungarian | 60 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 29 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 11 | 0.0% |
Irish | 1,728 | 2.4% |
Italian | 598 | 0.8% |
Jamaican | 27 | 0.0% |
Korean | 191 | 0.3% |
Lebanese | 17 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 53,907 | 75.4% |
Mexican American Indian | 31 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 28 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 25 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 61 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 92 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 48 | 0.1% |
Osage | 37 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 22 | 0.0% |
Paraguayan | 8 | 0.0% |
Polish | 189 | 0.3% |
Portuguese | 98 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 703 | 1.0% |
Romanian | 9 | 0.0% |
Russian | 7 | 0.0% |
Salvadoran | 234 | 0.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 277 | 0.4% |
Scottish | 408 | 0.6% |
Slavic | 54 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 7 | 0.0% |
South American | 139 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 241 | 0.3% |
Spanish | 71 | 0.1% |
Spanish American | 21 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 85 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 789 | 1.1% |
Sudanese | 91 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 317 | 0.4% |
Swiss | 116 | 0.2% |
Syrian | 30 | 0.0% |
Thai | 341 | 0.5% |
Ukrainian | 43 | 0.1% |
Uruguayan | 12 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 52 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 81 | 0.1% |
Yakama | 11 | 0.0% | View All 81 Rows |
Immigrants in Harlingen
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Harlingen came from Latin America (8,949 | 12.5%), Central America (8,691 | 12.2%), Mexico (7,673 | 10.7%), Asia (570 | 0.8%), and Guatemala (439 | 0.6%), together accounting for 36.8% of all Harlingen residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 119 | 0.2% |
Albania | 46 | 0.1% |
Argentina | 58 | 0.1% |
Asia | 570 | 0.8% |
Bulgaria | 85 | 0.1% |
Canada | 162 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 137 | 0.2% |
Central America | 8,691 | 12.2% |
China | 29 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 114 | 0.2% |
Dominican Republic | 23 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 104 | 0.2% |
Eastern Europe | 140 | 0.2% |
Ecuador | 25 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 300 | 0.4% |
England | 5 | 0.0% |
Europe | 236 | 0.3% |
Germany | 29 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 439 | 0.6% |
Honduras | 197 | 0.3% |
Hungary | 9 | 0.0% |
India | 167 | 0.2% |
Iran | 11 | 0.0% |
Japan | 54 | 0.1% |
Korea | 21 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 8,949 | 12.5% |
Mexico | 7,673 | 10.7% |
Nicaragua | 60 | 0.1% |
Northern Africa | 91 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 67 | 0.1% |
Panama | 22 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 180 | 0.3% |
South America | 121 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 178 | 0.3% |
South Eastern Asia | 224 | 0.3% |
Sudan | 91 | 0.1% |
Syria | 17 | 0.0% |
Uruguay | 12 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 18 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 44 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 28 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 64 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 29 | 0.0% | View All 43 Rows |
Sex and Age in Harlingen
Sex and Age in Harlingen
The most populous age groups in Harlingen are 15 to 19 Years (3,328 | 9.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (2,940 | 8.1%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,515 (7.1%) | 2,705 (7.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 2,793 (7.9%) | 2,814 (7.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3,300 (9.4%) | 2,940 (8.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,328 (9.5%) | 2,528 (7.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 2,257 (6.4%) | 1,763 (4.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 2,841 (8.1%) | 2,640 (7.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 2,652 (7.5%) | 2,555 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 1,974 (5.6%) | 2,044 (5.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 2,189 (6.2%) | 2,146 (5.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 1,578 (4.5%) | 2,191 (6.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 1,610 (4.6%) | 1,905 (5.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,568 (4.4%) | 1,649 (4.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,598 (4.5%) | 1,872 (5.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 1,136 (3.2%) | 1,893 (5.2%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,668 (4.7%) | 1,528 (4.2%) |
75 to 79 Years | 884 (2.5%) | 1,402 (3.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 767 (2.2%) | 802 (2.2%) |
85 Years and over | 546 (1.5%) | 916 (2.5%) |
Total | 35,204 (100.0%) | 36,293 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Harlingen
Median Family Size in Harlingen
The median family size in Harlingen is 3.39 persons per family, with single female/mother families (4,990 | 28.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.58 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,791 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 10,632 (61.1%) | 3.37 |
Single Male/Father | 1,791 (10.3%) | 2.95 |
Single Female/Mother | 4,990 (28.7%) | 3.58 |
Total Families | 17,413 (100.0%) | 3.39 |
Median Household Size in Harlingen
The median household size in Harlingen is 2.75 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,990 | 19.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.72 persons per household. non-family households (8,076 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 10,632 (41.7%) | 3.39 |
Single Male/Father | 1,791 (7.0%) | 3.27 |
Single Female/Mother | 4,990 (19.6%) | 3.72 |
Non-family | 8,076 (31.7%) | 1.18 |
Total Households | 25,489 (100.0%) | 2.75 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Harlingen
Out of a total of 25,489 households in Harlingen, 17,413 (68.3%) are family households, while 8,076 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,803, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,731.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 6,731 (26.4%) |
2-Person Households | 6,803 (26.7%) | 1,212 (4.8%) |
3-Person Households | 4,009 (15.7%) | 133 (0.5%) |
4-Person Households | 3,675 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 1,623 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 846 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 457 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 17,413 (68.3%) | 8,076 (31.7%) |
Female Fertility in Harlingen
Fertility by Age in Harlingen
Average fertility rate in Harlingen is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 21 (2.2%) | 8.0 |
20 to 34 years | 679 (70.7%) | 98.0 |
35 to 50 years | 261 (27.2%) | 38.0 |
Total | 961 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harlingen
35.8% of women with births (961) in Harlingen are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 263 (38.7%) | 416 (61.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 81 (31.0%) | 180 (69.0%) |
Total | 344 (35.8%) | 617 (64.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Harlingen
Average fertility rate in Harlingen is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 153.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.9% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 114 (11.9%) | 28.0 |
High School Diploma | 280 (29.1%) | 64.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 345 (35.9%) | 68.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 108 (11.2%) | 51.0 |
Graduate Degree | 114 (11.9%) | 153.0 |
Total | 961 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harlingen
64.2% of women with births in Harlingen are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 86.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 76.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 46 (40.4%) | 68 (59.7%) |
High School Diploma | 67 (23.9%) | 213 (76.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 80 (23.2%) | 265 (76.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 93 (86.1%) | 15 (13.9%) |
Graduate Degree | 58 (50.9%) | 56 (49.1%) |
Total | 344 (35.8%) | 617 (64.2%) |
Income in Harlingen
Income Overview in Harlingen
Per Capita Income in Harlingen is $24,363, while median incomes of families and households are $56,986 and $50,367 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 71,497 | $24,363 |
Median Family Income | 17,413 | $56,986 |
Mean Family Income | 17,413 | $74,616 |
Median Household Income | 25,489 | $50,367 |
Mean Household Income | 25,489 | $66,900 |
Income Deficit | 17,413 | $10,513 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 71,497 | 26.48% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 71,497 | 73.52¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 71,497 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Harlingen
Average Earnings in Harlingen are $29,849, $35,446 for men and $26,061 for women, a difference of 26.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 16,806 (52.3%) | $35,446 |
Female | 15,296 (47.6%) | $26,061 |
Total | 32,102 (100.0%) | $29,849 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harlingen
The most common earnings brackets in Harlingen are $100,000+ for men (1,495 | 8.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,688 | 11.0%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,008 (6.0%) | 897 (5.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 455 (2.7%) | 523 (3.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 495 (2.9%) | 699 (4.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 434 (2.6%) | 684 (4.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 594 (3.5%) | 948 (6.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 581 (3.5%) | 588 (3.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 884 (5.3%) | 964 (6.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 693 (4.1%) | 542 (3.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 464 (2.8%) | 555 (3.6%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 648 (3.9%) | 965 (6.3%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,279 (7.6%) | 1,228 (8.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 788 (4.7%) | 1,688 (11.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 853 (5.1%) | 546 (3.6%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,017 (6.0%) | 752 (4.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 859 (5.1%) | 462 (3.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 545 (3.2%) | 553 (3.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 1,465 (8.7%) | 972 (6.4%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 904 (5.4%) | 496 (3.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,345 (8.0%) | 618 (4.0%) |
$100,000+ | 1,495 (8.9%) | 616 (4.0%) |
Total | 16,806 (100.0%) | 15,296 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harlingen
Average earnings in Harlingen are $41,137 for men and $28,760 for women, a difference of 30.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,156, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,529. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,786, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,032.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $36,311 | $16,032 |
High School Diploma | $31,529 | $25,238 |
College or Associate's Degree | $37,969 | $31,280 |
Bachelor's Degree | $55,521 | $47,567 |
Graduate Degree | $91,156 | $70,786 |
Total | $41,137 | $28,760 |
Family Income in Harlingen
Family Income Brackets in Harlingen
According to the Harlingen family income data, there are 3,604 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 731 families (4.2%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 853 | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 958 | 5.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,950 | 11.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,881 | 10.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,968 | 11.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,604 | 20.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,299 | 13.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,351 | 13.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 731 | 4.2% |
$200,000+ | 818 | 4.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harlingen
5-person families (1,344 | 7.7%) account for the highest median family income in Harlingen with $74,091 per family, while 2-person families (7,215 | 41.4%) have the highest median income of $26,765 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 7,215 (41.4%) | $53,530 |
3-Person Families | 4,078 (23.4%) | $64,830 |
4-Person Families | 3,491 (20.1%) | $57,472 |
5-Person Families | 1,344 (7.7%) | $74,091 |
6-Person Families | 908 (5.2%) | $49,846 |
7+ Person Families | 377 (2.2%) | $51,440 |
Total | 17,413 (100.0%) | $56,986 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Harlingen
The median family income in Harlingen is $56,986, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,459) having the highest median family income of $95,991, while families with 1 earner (6,415) have the lowest median family income of $33,607, accounting for 8.4% and 36.8% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 3,279 (18.8%) | $35,373 |
1 Earner | 6,415 (36.8%) | $33,607 |
2 Earners | 6,260 (35.9%) | $81,682 |
3+ Earners | 1,459 (8.4%) | $95,991 |
Total | 17,413 (100.0%) | $56,986 |
Household Income in Harlingen
Household Income Brackets in Harlingen
With 4,766 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Harlingen, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 765 households (3.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,657 | 6.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,861 | 7.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3,110 | 12.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,008 | 11.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,059 | 12.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,766 | 18.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,110 | 12.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3,237 | 12.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 765 | 3.0% |
$200,000+ | 943 | 3.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Harlingen
The median household income in Harlingen is $50,367, with the highest median household income of $62,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,730 households (30.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,567, with 1,132 households (4.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 1,132 (4.4%) | $31,567 |
25 to 44 Years | 9,484 (37.2%) | $55,696 |
45 to 64 Years | 7,730 (30.3%) | $62,500 |
65+ Years | 7,143 (28.0%) | $40,389 |
Total | 25,489 (100.0%) | $50,367 |
Poverty in Harlingen
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harlingen
With 23.3% poverty level for males and 28.6% for females among the residents of Harlingen, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 258 males (62.6%) and 1,568 females (58.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,062 (42.2%) | 1,568 (58.0%) |
5 Years | 273 (45.2%) | 238 (40.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,319 (36.3%) | 1,436 (43.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 384 (23.0%) | 720 (37.9%) |
15 Years | 258 (62.6%) | 86 (27.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 998 (59.7%) | 586 (40.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 724 (21.2%) | 735 (30.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 731 (13.3%) | 1,382 (26.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 989 (23.8%) | 1,181 (28.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 373 (11.7%) | 926 (22.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 329 (10.5%) | 439 (12.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 373 (13.4%) | 589 (17.4%) |
75 Years and over | 273 (12.9%) | 394 (13.4%) |
Total | 8,086 (23.3%) | 10,280 (28.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harlingen
According to the poverty statistics in Harlingen, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.5% of males and 87.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,453 (57.8%) | 1,137 (42.0%) |
5 Years | 331 (54.8%) | 346 (59.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 2,312 (63.7%) | 1,832 (56.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,289 (77.0%) | 1,182 (62.2%) |
15 Years | 154 (37.4%) | 232 (73.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 673 (40.3%) | 861 (59.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 2,693 (78.8%) | 1,712 (70.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 4,754 (86.7%) | 3,806 (73.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,161 (76.2%) | 3,009 (71.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,810 (88.3%) | 3,166 (77.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,807 (89.5%) | 3,063 (87.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,404 (86.6%) | 2,795 (82.6%) |
75 Years and over | 1,849 (87.1%) | 2,557 (86.7%) |
Total | 26,690 (76.7%) | 25,698 (71.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harlingen
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Harlingen show that 9.8% or 1,045 of the total 10,632 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 62.3%, comprising of 109 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 239 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 5,774 (96.0%) | 239 (4.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2,904 (86.6%) | 450 (13.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 843 (77.3%) | 247 (22.7%) |
5 or more Children | 66 (37.7%) | 109 (62.3%) |
Total | 9,587 (90.2%) | 1,045 (9.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harlingen
According to the poverty data in Harlingen, 31.8% or 570 single-father households and 42.1% or 2,101 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 168 households (97.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 225 (25.1%) | 274 (19.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 266 (34.2%) | 939 (39.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 720 (71.6%) |
5 or more Children | 79 (100.0%) | 168 (97.1%) |
Total | 570 (31.8%) | 2,101 (42.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harlingen
The poverty data for Harlingen shows that 1,045 of the married-couple family households (9.8%) and 2,671 of the single-parent households (39.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 109 households (62.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 247 household (98.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 239 (4.0%) | 499 (21.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 450 (13.4%) | 1,205 (38.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 247 (22.7%) | 720 (69.0%) |
5 or more Children | 109 (62.3%) | 247 (98.0%) |
Total | 1,045 (9.8%) | 2,671 (39.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Harlingen
Employment by Class of Employer in Harlingen
Among the 28,807 employed individuals in Harlingen, private company employees (19,009 | 66.0%), local government employees (2,807 | 9.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,471 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 19,009 | 66.0% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 684 | 2.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,471 | 8.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,384 | 4.8% |
Local Government Employees | 2,807 | 9.7% |
State Government Employees | 1,465 | 5.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 962 | 3.3% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 25 | 0.1% |
Total | 28,807 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Harlingen
According to the labor force statistics for Harlingen, out of the total population over 16 years of age (53,691), 57.2% or 30,711 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,474 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.2% or 4,384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 160 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 1,013 (19.8%) | 160 (15.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 2,882 (71.7%) | 236 (8.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 4,286 (78.2%) | 339 (7.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4,384 (84.2%) | 184 (4.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 6,499 (77.8%) | 188 (2.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,754 (79.0%) | 219 (3.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2,239 (69.6%) | 9 (0.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2,120 (61.1%) | 81 (3.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,170 (18.8%) | 49 (4.2%) |
75 Years and over | 378 (7.1%) | 21 (5.6%) |
Total | 30,711 (57.2%) | 1,474 (4.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harlingen
According to labor force statistics for Harlingen, 76.6% of individuals (25,287) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (33,012) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 1,011 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 6,335 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 544 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 3,550 (57.6%) | 308 (5.0%) |
High School Diploma | 6,640 (73.2%) | 744 (8.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 8,748 (82.9%) | 179 (1.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 6,335 (87.7%) | 173 (2.4%) |
Total | 25,287 (76.6%) | 1,320 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Harlingen
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harlingen are Community & Social Service (3,280 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (2,133 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,131 | 7.3%), Management (1,927 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (1,430 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harlingen, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (73.2%), Education Instruction & Library (70.1%), and Community & Social Service (65.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 1,074 (55.7%) | 853 (44.3%) |
Business & Financial | 680 (49.1%) | 706 (50.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 545 (75.8%) | 174 (24.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 330 (74.2%) | 115 (25.8%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 154 (90.6%) | 16 (9.4%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 61 (58.7%) | 43 (41.3%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,136 (34.6%) | 2,144 (65.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 176 (26.8%) | 480 (73.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 111 (62.0%) | 68 (38.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 638 (29.9%) | 1,495 (70.1%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 211 (67.6%) | 101 (32.4%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 940 (44.1%) | 1,191 (55.9%) |
Health Technologists | 641 (44.8%) | 789 (55.2%) |
Total (Category) | 4,375 (46.3%) | 5,068 (53.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Harlingen are Healthcare Support (2,615 | 9.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,726 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,656 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (916 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (715 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Harlingen, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (91.1%), Security & Protection (89.5%), and Law Enforcement (88.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (79.4%), Healthcare Support (75.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 639 (24.4%) | 1,976 (75.6%) |
Security & Protection | 820 (89.5%) | 96 (10.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 339 (91.1%) | 33 (8.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 481 (88.4%) | 63 (11.6%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 838 (48.5%) | 888 (51.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,060 (64.0%) | 596 (36.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 147 (20.6%) | 568 (79.4%) |
Total (Category) | 3,504 (45.9%) | 4,124 (54.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harlingen are Office & Administration (4,179 | 14.3%), and Sales & Related (2,813 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 1,350 (48.0%) | 1,463 (52.0%) |
Office & Administration | 1,479 (35.4%) | 2,700 (64.6%) |
Total (Category) | 2,829 (40.5%) | 4,163 (59.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Harlingen are Construction & Extraction (1,229 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (835 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (41 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 29 (70.7%) | 12 (29.3%) |
Construction & Extraction | 1,229 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 820 (98.2%) | 15 (1.8%) |
Total (Category) | 2,078 (98.7%) | 27 (1.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harlingen are Production (1,178 | 4.0%), Material Moving (942 | 3.2%), and Transportation (895 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 821 (69.7%) | 357 (30.3%) |
Transportation | 822 (91.8%) | 73 (8.2%) |
Material Moving | 740 (78.6%) | 202 (21.4%) |
Total (Category) | 2,383 (79.0%) | 632 (21.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Harlingen
Employment Industries in Harlingen
The major employment industries in Harlingen include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,059 | 20.8%), Retail Trade (3,536 | 12.1%), Educational Services (3,450 | 11.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,551 | 8.7%), and Administrative & Support (1,920 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Harlingen
The Harlingen industries that see more men than women are Utilities (94.2%), Construction (93.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (87.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (75.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68.7%), and Educational Services (65.2%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 118 (56.2%) | 92 (43.8%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 51 (82.3%) | 11 (17.7%) |
Construction | 1,487 (93.1%) | 110 (6.9%) |
Manufacturing | 1,038 (75.0%) | 347 (25.1%) |
Wholesale Trade | 348 (76.3%) | 108 (23.7%) |
Retail Trade | 1,684 (47.6%) | 1,852 (52.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 935 (83.0%) | 192 (17.0%) |
Utilities | 310 (94.2%) | 19 (5.8%) |
Information | 412 (68.1%) | 193 (31.9%) |
Finance & Insurance | 333 (34.8%) | 625 (65.2%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 298 (67.3%) | 145 (32.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 579 (56.4%) | 447 (43.6%) |
Enterprise Management | 14 (24.1%) | 44 (75.9%) |
Administrative & Support | 1,269 (66.1%) | 651 (33.9%) |
Educational Services | 1,199 (34.7%) | 2,251 (65.2%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,899 (31.3%) | 4,160 (68.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 176 (87.6%) | 25 (12.4%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 1,241 (48.6%) | 1,310 (51.3%) |
Public Administration | 1,057 (69.6%) | 462 (30.4%) |
Total | 15,169 (52.0%) | 14,014 (48.0%) |
Education in Harlingen
School Enrollment in Harlingen
The most common levels of schooling among the 19,238 students in Harlingen are middle school (4,672 | 24.3%), elementary school (4,505 | 23.4%), and high school (4,337 | 22.5%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,658 | 8.6% |
Kindergarten | 1,229 | 6.4% |
Elementary School | 4,505 | 23.4% |
Middle School | 4,672 | 24.3% |
High School | 4,337 | 22.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,387 | 12.4% |
Graduate / Professional | 450 | 2.3% |
Total | 19,238 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harlingen
Out of a total of 19,238 students who are enrolled in schools in Harlingen, 962 (5.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 18,276 (95.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 91 (12.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 921 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,160 (91.7%) | 105 (8.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 5,279 (96.8%) | 175 (3.2%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,835 (96.4%) | 220 (3.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,918 (92.7%) | 229 (7.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 939 (92.5%) | 76 (7.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 921 (97.4%) | 25 (2.6%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 637 (87.5%) | 91 (12.5%) |
35 Years and over | 595 (94.8%) | 33 (5.2%) |
Total | 18,276 (95.0%) | 962 (5.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harlingen
Education (1,698 | 17.4%), business (1,474 | 15.1%), science & technology (1,189 | 12.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,002 | 10.3%), and arts & humanities (762 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 9,770 individuals in Harlingen who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 343 | 3.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,002 | 10.3% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 225 | 2.3% |
Psychology | 536 | 5.5% |
Social Sciences | 396 | 4.1% |
Engineering | 493 | 5.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 168 | 1.7% |
Science & Technology | 1,189 | 12.2% |
Business | 1,474 | 15.1% |
Education | 1,698 | 17.4% |
Literature & Languages | 326 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 334 | 3.4% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 406 | 4.2% |
Communications | 418 | 4.3% |
Arts & Humanities | 762 | 7.8% |
Total | 9,770 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Harlingen
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harlingen
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harlingen are males with 2 vehicles (6,749, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,755, making up 48.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 344 (2.3%) | 367 (2.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 3,287 (22.1%) | 4,276 (30.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 6,749 (45.3%) | 5,755 (41.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 3,328 (22.4%) | 2,274 (16.5%) |
4 Vehicles | 696 (4.7%) | 659 (4.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 487 (3.3%) | 488 (3.5%) |
Total | 14,891 (100.0%) | 13,819 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Harlingen
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harlingen are 10 to 14 minutes (8,061 commuters, 30.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,997 commuters, 18.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4,761 commuters, 17.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 645 | 2.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4,997 | 18.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 8,061 | 30.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4,761 | 17.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,041 | 11.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 577 | 2.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,902 | 7.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 414 | 1.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 621 | 2.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 932 | 3.5% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 400 | 1.5% |
90 or more Minutes | 271 | 1.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Harlingen
The most common commute times in Harlingen are 10 to 14 minutes (3,877 commuters, 28.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,184 commuters, 32.5%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 355 (2.6%) | 290 (2.2%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,110 (15.3%) | 2,887 (22.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 3,877 (28.2%) | 4,184 (32.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 2,645 (19.3%) | 2,116 (16.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,727 (12.6%) | 1,314 (10.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 268 (1.9%) | 309 (2.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,209 (8.8%) | 693 (5.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 297 (2.2%) | 117 (0.9%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 74 (0.5%) | 547 (4.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 731 (5.3%) | 201 (1.6%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 210 (1.5%) | 190 (1.5%) |
90 or more Minutes | 239 (1.7%) | 32 (0.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harlingen
The most frequent times of departure to work in Harlingen are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,481, 18.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,557, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 307 (2.2%) | 388 (3.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 303 (2.2%) | 136 (1.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 394 (2.9%) | 422 (3.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,028 (7.5%) | 586 (4.5%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,063 (7.7%) | 834 (6.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,481 (18.0%) | 1,911 (14.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,937 (14.1%) | 2,557 (19.9%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,252 (16.4%) | 1,687 (13.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 878 (6.4%) | 929 (7.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 847 (6.2%) | 1,055 (8.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 424 (3.1%) | 385 (3.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 153 (1.1%) | 271 (2.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 760 (5.5%) | 1,112 (8.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 915 (6.7%) | 607 (4.7%) |
Total | 13,742 (100.0%) | 12,880 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Harlingen
Occupancy by Ownership in Harlingen
Of the total 25,489 dwellings in Harlingen, owner-occupied units account for 14,583 (57.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,906 (42.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 14,583 | 57.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 10,906 | 42.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Harlingen
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 6,731 | 26.4% |
2-Person Household | 8,015 | 31.4% |
3-Person Household | 4,142 | 16.3% |
4+ Person Household | 6,601 | 25.9% |
Total Housing Units | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harlingen
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 3,390 (50.4%) | 3,341 (49.6%) |
2-Person Household | 5,025 (62.7%) | 2,990 (37.3%) |
3-Person Household | 2,624 (63.3%) | 1,518 (36.6%) |
4+ Person Household | 3,544 (53.7%) | 3,057 (46.3%) |
Total Housing Units | 14,583 (57.2%) | 10,906 (42.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harlingen
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 2,786 (55.4%) | 2,243 (44.6%) |
High School Diploma | 3,039 (46.5%) | 3,493 (53.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 4,640 (57.0%) | 3,500 (43.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,118 (71.2%) | 1,670 (28.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harlingen
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 5,487 | 21.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 5,129 | 20.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 3,826 | 15.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 3,904 | 15.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 3,796 | 14.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 2,346 | 9.2% |
85 Years and Over | 1,001 | 3.9% |
Total | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Harlingen
Median Income by Occupancy in Harlingen
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 14,583 (57.2%) | $65,878 |
Renter-Occupied | 10,906 (42.8%) | $32,249 |
Average | 25,489 (100.0%) | $50,367 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harlingen
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 477 (3.3%) | 424 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 199 (1.4%) | 561 (5.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 577 (4.0%) | 1,275 (11.7%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 555 (3.8%) | 1,089 (10.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 466 (3.2%) | 1,010 (9.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,362 (9.3%) | 1,643 (15.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,680 (11.5%) | 1,378 (12.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,218 (22.1%) | 1,538 (14.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,114 (14.5%) | 985 (9.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,436 (16.7%) | 807 (7.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,499 (10.3%) | 196 (1.8%) |
Total | 14,583 (100.0%) | 10,906 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harlingen
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,716 (11.8%) | 428 (3.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 3,776 (25.9%) | 963 (8.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 2,605 (17.9%) | 2,803 (25.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,300 (8.9%) | 2,872 (26.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 3,126 (21.4%) | 2,369 (21.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,143 (7.8%) | 470 (4.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 618 (4.2%) | 246 (2.3%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 132 (0.9%) | 11 (0.1%) |
$3,000 or more | 167 (1.1%) | 129 (1.2%) |
Total | 14,583 (100.0%) | 10,906 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Harlingen
Housing Structures in Harlingen
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 15,887 | 62.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 867 | 3.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 838 | 3.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,746 | 6.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,585 | 6.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 2,446 | 9.6% |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,120 | 8.3% |
Total | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harlingen
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 12,342 (77.7%) | 3,545 (22.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 349 (40.3%) | 518 (59.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 60 (7.2%) | 778 (92.8%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 22 (1.3%) | 1,724 (98.7%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 44 (2.8%) | 1,541 (97.2%) |
10 or more Apartments | 10 (0.4%) | 2,436 (99.6%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,756 (82.8%) | 364 (17.2%) |
Total | 14,583 (57.2%) | 10,906 (42.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harlingen
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 100 (0.7%) | 902 (8.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,059 (7.3%) | 3,165 (29.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 6,258 (42.9%) | 5,326 (48.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 5,250 (36.0%) | 1,279 (11.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,916 (13.1%) | 234 (2.1%) |
Total | 14,583 (100.0%) | 10,906 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harlingen
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,560 (10.7%) | 823 (7.5%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 356 (2.4%) | 42 (0.4%) |
Electricity | 12,514 (85.8%) | 9,870 (90.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 5 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 49 (0.3%) | 58 (0.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 99 (0.7%) | 113 (1.0%) |
Total | 14,583 (100.0%) | 10,906 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Harlingen
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 652 (4.5%) | 1,222 (11.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 4,765 (32.7%) | 5,746 (52.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 5,893 (40.4%) | 3,264 (29.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 3,273 (22.4%) | 674 (6.2%) |
Total | 14,583 (100.0%) | 10,906 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Harlingen
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harlingen
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 8,373 | 6,210 |
Median Property Value | $81,400 | $149,200 |
Median Household Income | $56,538 | $896 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $436 | $167 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,237 | $338 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harlingen
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 2,146 (25.6%) | 335 (5.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 3,103 (37.1%) | 1,041 (16.8%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,604 (31.1%) | 4,349 (70.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 384 (4.6%) | 398 (6.4%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 94 (1.1%) | 68 (1.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 42 (0.5%) | 19 (0.3%) |
Total | 8,373 (100.0%) | 6,210 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harlingen
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 324 (3.9%) | 34 (0.5%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,286 (15.4%) | 352 (5.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 923 (11.0%) | 312 (5.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,183 (14.1%) | 439 (7.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,872 (22.4%) | 497 (8.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,082 (12.9%) | 1,346 (21.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,100 (13.1%) | 1,032 (16.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 603 (7.2%) | 1,336 (21.5%) |
Total | 8,373 (100.0%) | 6,210 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harlingen
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 5,505 (65.7%) | 80,685 (1,299.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,074 (12.8%) | 3,468 (55.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 629 (7.5%) | 1,273 (20.5%) |
4.0x or more | 1,095 (13.1%) | 470 (7.6%) |
Total | 8,373 (100.0%) | 6,210 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harlingen
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 2,769 (33.1%) | 149 (2.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,783 (21.3%) | 488 (7.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 3,340 (39.9%) | 747 (12.0%) |
Total | 8,373 (100.0%) | 6,210 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Harlingen
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harlingen
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 5,854 (91.3%) | 554 (8.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 12,777 (82.0%) | 2,807 (18.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 3,786 (64.2%) | 2,108 (35.8%) |
26 to 34 Years | 6,593 (68.2%) | 3,072 (31.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,481 (65.7%) | 2,867 (34.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,297 (72.8%) | 1,978 (27.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,068 (76.3%) | 1,570 (23.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6,004 (97.5%) | 157 (2.5%) |
75 Years and older | 5,063 (99.8%) | 10 (0.2%) |
Total | 55,923 (78.7%) | 15,123 (21.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harlingen
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 5,854 (91.3%) | 554 (8.6%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 12,777 (82.0%) | 2,807 (18.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,786 (64.2%) | 2,108 (35.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harlingen
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 11,388 (72.9%) | 4,244 (27.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 10,720 (71.7%) | 4,239 (28.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11,026 (79.2%) | 2,900 (20.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8,414 (84.1%) | 1,594 (15.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 14,052 (91.2%) | 1,347 (8.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harlingen
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 4,194 (65.4%) | 1,841 (28.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 8,288 (53.2%) | 4,973 (31.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 664 (11.3%) | 3,173 (53.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,838 (19.0%) | 5,024 (52.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,390 (16.7%) | 4,359 (52.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 965 (13.3%) | 4,498 (61.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,141 (17.2%) | 4,218 (63.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5,805 (94.2%) | 2,406 (39.1%) |
75 Years and over | 4,983 (98.2%) | 1,818 (35.8%) |
Total | 29,268 (41.2%) | 32,310 (45.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harlingen
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1,068 (13.1%) | 770 (10.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1,184 (13.3%) | 325 (4.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,735 (16.6%) | 1,706 (14.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,162 (41.8%) | 911 (26.9%) |
75 Years and over | 1,190 (56.1%) | 1,458 (49.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harlingen
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 62 (0.8%) | 80 (1.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 169 (1.9%) | 49 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 390 (3.7%) | 440 (3.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 512 (18.4%) | 220 (6.5%) |
75 Years and over | 854 (40.3%) | 489 (16.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 144 (1.8%) | 134 (1.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 222 (2.5%) | 57 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 625 (6.0%) | 317 (2.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 223 (8.0%) | 220 (6.5%) |
75 Years and over | 366 (17.2%) | 525 (17.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 807 (9.9%) | 607 (8.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 962 (10.8%) | 226 (2.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 878 (8.4%) | 624 (5.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 379 (13.7%) | 204 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 367 (17.3%) | 555 (18.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 334 (4.1%) | 59 (0.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 177 (2.0%) | 31 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 952 (9.1%) | 1,214 (10.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 821 (29.6%) | 780 (23.1%) |
75 Years and over | 677 (31.9%) | 851 (28.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 88 (1.1%) | 126 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 164 (1.8%) | 16 (0.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 498 (4.8%) | 541 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 337 (12.1%) | 275 (8.1%) |
75 Years and over | 382 (18.0%) | 485 (16.4%) |
Technology Access in Harlingen
Computing Device Access in Harlingen
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 16,692 | 65.5% |
Smartphone | 21,694 | 85.1% |
Tablet | 11,855 | 46.5% |
No Computing Device | 2,733 | 10.7% |
Total | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Harlingen
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 15,111 | 59.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 3,373 | 13.2% |
Satellite Internet | 1,324 | 5.2% |
No Internet | 6,231 | 24.4% |
Total | 25,489 | 100.0% |
Harlingen Summary
Harlingen, Texas is a city located in the southernmost part of the state, in Cameron County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located on the northern edge of the Rio Grande Valley, and is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 65,637 as of the 2010 census, and is the tenth-largest city in the state.
History
Harlingen was founded in 1904 by Lon C. Hill, who named the city after his hometown of Harlingen, Netherlands. The city was incorporated in 1910, and was initially a farming community. The city grew rapidly in the early 20th century, and by the 1930s, it had become a major center for cotton production. During World War II, the city was home to a large military base, and the population grew significantly. After the war, the city continued to grow, and by the 1970s, it had become a major center for trade and commerce.
Geography
Harlingen is located in the southernmost part of Texas, in Cameron County. It is situated on the northern edge of the Rio Grande Valley, and is bordered by the cities of San Benito, Los Fresnos, and La Feria. The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 24.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level.
Climate
Harlingen has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 73.2°F, and the average annual precipitation is 22.3 inches. The city is located in a region that is prone to hurricanes, and is often affected by tropical storms and hurricanes.
Economy
Harlingen’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several large employers, including Valley Baptist Medical Center, the Harlingen School District, and the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Harlingen was 65,637. The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,845, and the median income for a family was $35,945. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 20.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Harlingen is a diverse city, with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses, and is a popular destination for tourists. The city is also home to a large Hispanic population, and is a major center for trade and commerce in the Rio Grande Valley.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Harlingen?
Total Population of Harlingen is 71,497.
What is the Total Male Population of Harlingen?
Total Male Population of Harlingen is 35,204.
What is the Total Female Population of Harlingen?
Total Female Population of Harlingen is 36,293.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harlingen?
There are 97.00 Males per 100 Females in Harlingen.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harlingen?
There are 103.09 Females per 100 Males in Harlingen.
What is the Median Population Age in Harlingen?
Median Population Age in Harlingen is 33.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Harlingen
Average Family Size in Harlingen is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Harlingen
Average Household Size in Harlingen is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Harlingen?
Per Capita income in Harlingen is $24,363.
What is the Median Family Income in Harlingen?
Median Family Income in Harlingen is $56,986.
What is the Median Household income in Harlingen?
Median Household Income in Harlingen is $50,367.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Harlingen?
Income or Wage Gap in Harlingen is 26.5%.
Women in Harlingen earn 73.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Harlingen?
Family Income Deficit in Harlingen is $10,513.
Families that are below poverty line in Harlingen earn $10,513 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harlingen?
Inequality or Gini Index in Harlingen is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Harlingen?
There are 30,711 People in the Labor Forcein in Harlingen.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harlingen?
57.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Harlingen.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Harlingen?
Unemployment Rate in Harlingen is 4.8%.