Weslaco, Texas
Quick Statistics
Weslaco is a community in Hidalgo County, Texas, home to about 42,229 people spread across 16.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,341 a year, and a typical home is worth about $140,000. About 30.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 72.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Weslaco ranks number 86 of 1,795 in population, number 919 in median household income, number 963 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Weslaco typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Midway South, TX | 2.1 mi. | 2,308 |
| 2. | Villa Verde, TX | 2.2 mi. | 373 |
| 3. | Llano Grande, TX | 2.4 mi. | 2,283 |
| 4. | Midway North, TX | 2.7 mi. | 3,594 |
| 5. | Donna, TX | 3.2 mi. | 16,833 |
| 6. | Scissors, TX | 4.2 mi. | 4,267 |
| 7. | Mila Doce, TX | 4.6 mi. | 7,731 |
| 8. | Mercedes, TX | 4.7 mi. | 16,733 |
What is the population of Weslaco, Texas?
Weslaco has a population of about 42,229 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Weslaco, Texas in?
Weslaco is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Weslaco, Texas?
The median home value in Weslaco is about $140,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Weslaco, Texas?
The median personal income in Weslaco is about $31,341 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Weslaco, Texas?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Hidalgo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Weslaco, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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