Willacy County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Willacy County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48489
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 489
Geography
- Land Area
- 590.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 194.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 784.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.481861
- Longitude
- -97.594731
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,819
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,062
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,538 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic | 16,280 | 86.5% |
| White | 2,034 | 10.8% |
| Black | 309 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,166 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic | 11,895 | 84.6% |
| White | 1,664 | 11.8% |
| Black | 405 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,139
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,800
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,393
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,023 | 39.8% |
| Black | 307 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,076
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,264 | 91.9% |
| Republican | 625 | 6.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 187 | 1.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,707 | 46.7% |
| Female | 5,366 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 983 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,930 | 88.6% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,495
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 566 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,853 | 31.9% |
| Black | 3 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 15.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,527 | 32.4% |
| Female | 1,968 | 36.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,566 (27.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,835 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,885
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $75,522
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $748
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.