Mission, TX is a vibrant community located in Hidalgo County with an estimated population of 78,574. The population density is 1,063 people per square mile and the US Population Density is 93 people per Square mile. With an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, Mission offers something for everyone to enjoy. Popular outdoor activities include fishing and kayaking at Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park or picnicking along the banks of the Rio Grande River. Local businesses of Mission offer various services for its residents including a variety of shopping options on Shary Road, delicious dining spots like L&J Cafe or El Paraiso Bakery & Cafe, and entertainment venues such as Cinemark Movies 8 or Galaxy Event Center. Other organizations located in Mission are the International Museum of Art & Science, La Union Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), and Mission Historical Museum which all provide cultural events and educational resources for locals. Local sporting events held throughout the year include NASCAR racing at Texas Motor Speedway and golf tournaments at TPC San Antonio Golf Course.
The population in Mission (zip 78574) is 61,238. There are 1,041 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mission (zip 78574) is 26.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mission (zip 78574) is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mission (zip 78574)
- 56.9% are married
- 5.2% are divorced
- 52.7% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Mission (zip 78574)
- 4.9% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 94.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander