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McAllen, TX is a vibrant city with a population of 141,941 and a population density of 2,187 people per square mile. Located on the southern tip of Texas, McAllen is home to many businesses like La Plaza Mall, JCPenney, and Target as well as many local restaurants. With its warm climate that offers year-round outdoor activities such as bird watching in the World Birding Center or going to one of the many nature trails along the Rio Grande River Valley. There are also plenty of community organizations such as the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and other local non-profits that help support the community. In addition to cultural events like The Downtown Renaissance Festival and music performances at the McAllen Civic Auditorium, sports fans can also enjoy annual events like The RGV Soccer Cup or watch professional baseball games at Uni-Trade Stadium.

The population in McAllen is 141,941. There are 2,159 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in McAllen is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in McAllen is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in McAllen
- 50.1% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 37.7% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in McAllen

- 10.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 85.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleMcAllen, TexasUnited States
  141,941.0329,725,481.0
  50.6%50.5%
  49.4%49.5%
  3338.4
 
  142,557.0326,569,308.0
  132,104.0309,327,143.0
  106,414.0285,036,114.0
  84,021.0251,960,433.0
  35.1%15.6%
  71.1%30.8%
 
  2159.393.4
  65.7353531905.423
  0.464264836.791
 
  8.9%59.4%
  0.7%12.2%
  2.7%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.8%0.4%
  0.4%3.2%
  86.2%18.4%
 
  50.1%49.8%
  47.6%48.0%
  2.5%1.8%
  49.9%50.2%
  34.8%33.8%
  9.6%10.8%
  5.5%5.6%
 
  3.022.6
  46,679.0124,010,992.0
  35,095.080,755,759.0
  33.5%30.5%
  31.5%42.9%
  11,584.043,255,233.0
  21.0%15.8%
  14.0%10.8%
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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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