Willacy County's estimated 2026 population is 19,872 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Willacy County is the 124th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,226 and has seen a growth of -10.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 32.6 years
There are 15,383 adults, (2,967 of whom are seniors) in Willacy County.
Female: 9,207 (45.7%)
Male: 10,932 (54.3%)
The racial composition of Willacy County includes 39.84% White, 6.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 10,354 | 51.41% |
| White | 8,023 | 39.84% |
| Other race | 1,388 | 6.89% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.16% |
Willacy County's average per capita income is $37,409. Household income levels show a median of $54,180. The poverty rate stands at 23.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,408 | - |
| Families | $60,870 | $80,764 |
| Households | $54,180 | $71,310 |
| Non Families | $15,998 | $34,278 |
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