About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mcallen population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mcallen across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Mcallen was 146,593, a 1.39% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Mcallen population was 144,582, an increase of 0.58% compared to a population of 143,755 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mcallen increased by 39,397. In this period, the peak population was 146,593 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mcallen is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mcallen population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mcallen Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mcallen population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Mcallen. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mcallen by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Mcallen.

Key observations

The largest age group in Mcallen, TX was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 11,607 (8.07%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Mcallen, TX was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2,185 (1.52%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Mcallen is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Mcallen total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mcallen Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Hidalgo County, TX (B03002009E048215) from 2009 to 2023 about Hidalgo County, TX; Mcallen; TX; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the McAllen metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Hidalgo County, TX (B01002001E048215) from 2009 to 2023 about Hidalgo County, TX; Mcallen; age; TX; median; 5-year; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Hidalgo County, TX (TXHIDA5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Hidalgo County, TX; Mcallen; residents; TX; population; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for McAllen city, Texas. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mcallen, TX population pyramid, which represents the Mcallen population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mcallen, TX, is 35.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mcallen, TX, is 21.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Mcallen, TX is 56.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mcallen, TX is 4.7.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mcallen population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mcallen for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mcallen for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Mcallen for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mcallen Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Historical Dataset of Mcallen High School is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023),Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1991-2023),Distribution of Students By Grade Trends,Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2014),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023),Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023),Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2008),Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022),Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022),Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mcallen population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mcallen across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Mcallen was 144,579, a 0.48% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Mcallen population was 143,882, an increase of 1.04% compared to a population of 142,395 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Mcallen increased by 37,383. In this period, the peak population was 144,579 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mcallen is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mcallen population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mcallen Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (MSA) (LAUMT483258000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about Mcallen, household survey, TX, unemployment, rate, and USA.

White, not Hispanic Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in McAllen, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

18 to 64 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in McAllen, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Statistics for moving services in mcallen including costs, move sizes, and other relevant data as of June 2025.

Related children of householder under 18 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in McAllen, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Hidalgo County, TX (S1701ACS048215) from 2012 to 2023 about Hidalgo County, TX; Mcallen; percent; poverty; TX; 5-year; population; and USA.

Historical Dataset of Mcallen Independent School District is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Comparison of Diversity Score Trends,Total Revenues Trends,Total Expenditure Trends,Average Revenue Per Student Trends,Average Expenditure Per Student Trends,Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends,Math Proficiency Trends,Science Proficiency Trends,Graduation Rate Trends,Overall School District Rank Trends,Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2010),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 1991 to 2023 for Mcallen High School vs. Texas and Mcallen Independent School District

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Mcallen by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Mcallen across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Mcallen across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mcallen, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,431 (64.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Mcallen
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Mcallen is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Mcallen total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mcallen Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in McAllen, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.