The people of McAllen

The people

Who lives in McAllen?

From the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 5-year averages). These are survey estimates — every figure links to the Census Bureau's official profile for McAllen.

Household income

Median household income $60,165

Under $25,000 11.9%

$25,000 - $49,999 19.5%

$50,000 - $99,999 39.2%

$100,000 - $199,999 22.4%

$200,000 and up 7.0%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Population & age

People living in McAllen 143,789

Median age 34.0

Under 18 39,722 · 27.6%

18-29 24,355 · 16.9%

30-44 29,048 · 20.2%

45-64 31,285 · 21.8%

65 and over 19,379 · 13.5%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Social Security, retirement & disability

Households receiving Social Security 12,649 · 26.2%

Households with retirement income 7,223 · 15.0%

Households receiving SSI 3,460 · 7.2%

Residents with a disability 13.0%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau