The people of Pharr

The people

Who lives in Pharr?

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 Pharr.

Household income

Median household income $49,884

Under $25,000 14.7%

$25,000 - $49,999 22.7%

$50,000 - $99,999 42.1%

$100,000 - $199,999 16.0%

$200,000 and up 4.7%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Population & age

People living in Pharr 79,809

Median age 29.5

Under 18 26,268 · 32.9%

18-29 14,281 · 17.9%

30-44 16,232 · 20.3%

45-64 14,532 · 18.2%

65 and over 8,496 · 10.6%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau

Social Security, retirement & disability

Households receiving Social Security 5,680 · 24.4%

Households with retirement income 2,712 · 11.7%

Households receiving SSI 1,888 · 8.1%

Residents with a disability 11.5%

2019-2023 ACS 5-year · US Census Bureau