2025 Compare Cities People:
Carlsbad, CA vs Harlingen, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Harlingen is 0% more densely populated than Carlsbad.
- People are 19.6% less likely to be married in Harlingen.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years younger in Harlingen.
 Carlsbad, CAHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock71,124329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 space3
 Population - 2010105,768  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock57,564285,036,114
 Population - 199063,126  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now83.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,774.693.4
 Land Area37.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Carlsbad, CAHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Carlsbad, CAHarlingen, TXUnited States
 White67.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.8%12.2%
 Asian9.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock82.2%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Carlsbad, CAHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Married Population57.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.7%50.2%
 Never Married27.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households44,350  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,20480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,206  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

   |    Reply

Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carlsbad

Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

   |    Reply

This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Harlingen


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.