Willacy County Summary

Life in Willacy County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Willacy County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Willacy County:

  • The population in Willacy County is 20,218.

  • The median home value in Willacy County is $169,985.

  • The median income in Willacy County is $45,645.

  • The median rent in Willacy County is $868.

  • The unemployment rate in Willacy County is 7.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Willacy County is 24.6%.

  • The average high in Willacy County is 88.5° and there are 63.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Willacy County

List Of Cities & Towns in Willacy County

Raymondville, TX Population 10,243

Lyford, TX Population 2,153

Lasara, TX Population 1,208

Sebastian, TX Population 1,144

San Perlita, TX Population 457

Algona , TX Population 400

Ranchette Estates, TX Population 220

Zapata Ranch, TX Population 210

Port Mansfield, TX Population 157

Santa Monica, TX Population 10

Map Of Willacy County

Willacy County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Willacy County is 88.5°.

  • There are 62.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 63.0 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:57 hours of sun each day in Willacy County.

StatWillacy County
Mean High88.5
Nice Days62.81
Rainfall63.0
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:57
88.5°
Average High
63.0
Inches of Rain

Willacy County Photos

Source: Wikipedia

Willacy County Demographics

Population over time in Willacy County

The current population in Willacy County is 20,218. The population has decreased -5.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 20,423 -4.7%
2022 21,419 -0.8%
2021 21,588 -

Gender in Willacy County

  • Willacy County is 45.9% female with 9,277 female residents.

  • Willacy County is 54.1% male with 10,941 male residents.

Female
45.9% (9,277)
Male
54.1% (10,941)
Gender Willacy County TX USA
Female 45.9% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 54.1% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Willacy County

Willacy County is:

  • 10.5% White with 2,118 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 293 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.9% Two Or More with 184 Two Or More residents.

  • 87.2% Hispanic with 17,623 Hispanic residents.

White
10.5% (2,118)
African American
1.4% (293)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.9% (184)
Hispanic
87.2% (17,623)

Table: Willacy County By Race

Race Willacy County TX USA
White 10.5% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 1.4% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 87.2% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Willacy County, Texas

  • 10.3% of households in Willacy County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.5% of households in Willacy County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Willacy County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Willacy County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Willacy County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Willacy County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Willacy County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Willacy County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Willacy County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Willacy County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.3% (2,074)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (1,511)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (2,181)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (1,436)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.2% (3,675)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.5% (2,723)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (2,449)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (2,830)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (955)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (377)
Income Willacy County TX USA
Less than $10,000 10.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.2% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Willacy County for adults over 25

  • 20.0% of adults in Willacy County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Willacy County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Willacy County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Willacy County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Willacy County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Willacy County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Willacy County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Willacy County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Willacy County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
19% (4,043)
9-12th Grade
14% (2,830)
High School / GED
35% (7,076)
Some College
15% (3,032)
Associate's Degree
5% (1,010)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,819)
Master's Degree
2% (404)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Willacy County TX USA
< 9th Grade 19% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 24% 26%
Some College 15% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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