Weslaco, TX — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hidalgo County · Texas
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Weslaco based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
41,437
2023 ACS
Median Income
$54,995
2023
Median Home Value
$119,200
2023
Median Rent
$942
2023
Median Age
30.2
Unemployment
7.7%
Cost of Living Index
89.6
100 = national avg
Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of 41,437 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Weslaco is one of the communities in Texas.
The median household income in Weslaco is $54,995, and the median home value is $119,200. The cost of living index is 89.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $942 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, and the median age is 30.2 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
41,437
Male
20,090
48.5%
Female
21,347
51.5%
Median Age
30.2
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
High School or Higher
28.6%
Foreign Born
15.3%
Veterans
3.5%
Married
38.1%
Avg Household Size
3.1
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
45.7%
Foreign Born
15.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
87.8%
36,402 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
38,501
English Only
28.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
27,207 speakers
Limited English
21.6%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
78.4%
Limited English Proficiency
21.6%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,440
3.5% of population
Disability Rate
39.8%
573 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$58,289
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,387
96.3%
Female Veterans
53
3.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$58,289
Non-Veteran Income
$28,951
Difference
$29,338
101.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
573
Without Disability
867
Disability Rate
39.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
7,256
#1 Ancestry
American
5.6% (2,326)
#2 Ancestry
German
3.2% (1,342)
#3 Ancestry
English
2.0% (813)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
13,301
Family Households
10,223
76.9%
Married Couples
6,686
50.3%
Non-Family Households
3,078
23.1%
Single Mother Households
2,895
21.8%
Single Father Households
642
4.8%
Living Alone
2,749
20.7%
Children Under 18
Total Children
11,629
In Married Couple
7,887
67.8%
With Single Mother
3,258
28.0%
With Single Father
484
4.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$62,951
Married Couple Income
$76,108
Single Mother Income
$32,190
Single Father Income
$64,085
Avg Family Size
3.1
Avg Non-Family Size
2.8
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,231
Grandparents Responsible
505
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$54,995
-25% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,078
-38% vs national
Poverty Rate
25.0%
+84% vs national
Gini Index
0.4629
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.7%
+48% vs national
SNAP Recipients
30.5%
of households
How Weslaco Compares
Weslaco vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Weslaco is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Weslaco, TX has a median household income of $54,995, making it the 18,934th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher median household income than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Weslaco, TX has a per capita income of $23,078, making it the 24,001st highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher per capita income than 15% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Weslaco, TX has a poverty rate of 25.0%, making it the 4,683rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher poverty rate than 85% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Weslaco, TX has a unemployment rate of 7.7%, making it the 6,366th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher unemployment rate than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Weslaco. The median household income here is $54,995.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
+51% vs TX avg
Labor Force
17,463
Employed
15,992
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
28.6%
of adults 25+
Median Age
30.2
Work from Home
7.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$77.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
89.6
100 = national avg
-10.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$39,407
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$93,143
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$847
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,060
per month
The median household income in Weslaco, TX is $54,995, which is 24.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,078. The poverty rate of 25.0% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4629, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 17,463. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 75.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.6, which is 10.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 90.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,407 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$199,000
Median List Price
$189,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Days on Market
56
Active Inventory
193
Months of Supply
12.9
Buyer's market
Zillow Home Value
$174,375
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,042
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
6.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
18.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.6%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
15
New Listings
48
Pending Sales
16
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$128
Median List $/SF
$146
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Weslaco, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, home prices have risen 231.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 113.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 89.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 56.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX housing market rather than Weslaco alone.
Metro area: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Weslaco vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Weslaco is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Weslaco, TX has a median home value of $119,200, making it the 19,604th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher median home value than 30% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Weslaco, TX has a median rent of $942, making it the 11,355th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher median rent than 49% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Weslaco, TX has a price per square foot of $128, making it the 14,755th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher price per square foot than 29% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Weslaco, TX has a rent burden of 20.6%, making it the 8,028th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Weslaco has a higher rent burden than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$119,200
Median Rent
$942
Total Housing Units
16,681
Vacancy Rate
20.3%
Owner Occupied
57.3%
Renter Occupied
42.7%
Median Property Tax
$2,243
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$855
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,243
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.88%
of home value
Median Home Value
$119,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,562
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,243) by the median home value ($119,200). In Weslaco, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.88%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Weslaco, TX is $199,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 56 days on the market. 6.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 12.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $128. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,042/month. About 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1994. There are 16,681 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,243. The effective tax rate is 1.88%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
4.67
per 1,000 residents
+80% vs national
Property Crime Rate
34.49
per 1,000 residents
+101% vs national
Total Crimes
1,719
2024
Violent Clearance
34%
cases solved
Property Clearance
21%
cases solved
YoY Change
+20.4%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Weslaco Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Weslaco vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Weslaco is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Weslaco police solve 55% of robbery cases but only 6% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 31 | 0.71 | 6.5% |
| Robbery | Violent | 42 | 0.96 | 54.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 132 | 3.01 | 34.1% |
| Burglary | Property | 92 | 2.10 | 9.8% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,321 | 30.09 | 23.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 101 | 2.30 | 5.9% |
Weslaco, TX reported 205 violent crimes and 1,514 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 residents is 79.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 34% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,321 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 17.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 205 | 1,514 | 4.67 | 34.49 |
| 2023 | 167 | 1,713 | 3.88 | 39.77 |
| 2022 | 149 | 1,267 | 3.59 | 30.55 |
| 2021 | 197 | 1,168 | 4.48 | 26.57 |
| 2020 | 136 | 1,350 | 3.22 | 32.00 |
| 2019 | 155 | 1,528 | 3.71 | 36.62 |
| 2018 | 162 | 1,595 | 3.97 | 39.04 |
| 2017 | 147 | 1,630 | 3.62 | 40.19 |
| 2016 | 172 | 1,937 | 4.30 | 48.44 |
| 2015 | 177 | 2,099 | 4.64 | 55.08 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
32
Public Assistance
$36.2M
Individual Assistance
$59.5M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | May 2025 | — | $17.1M |
| Hurricane Beryl → | Hurricane | Jul 2024 | $89K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $218K | $735K |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Hanna → | Hurricane | Jul 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $8.6M | $1.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2019 | — | $2.3M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2018 | — | $21.1M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jun 2016 | $131K | $46K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Severe Storm | Nov 2015 | $2.8M | $3.0M |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | $5.1M | $676K |
| Hurricane Alex → | Hurricane | Aug 2010 | $3.5M | $1.7M |
| Tropical Storm Alex → | Hurricane | Jun 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dolly → | Hurricane | Jul 2008 | $15.8M | $7.7M |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Mar 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dean → | Hurricane | Aug 2007 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 33 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4,379
Total Claims Paid
$117,360,309
Avg Claim Payout
$26,801
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
60
Federal Funding
$18,885,981
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.13
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 23 | $3,439,593 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 10 | $5,950,648 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 4 | $433,879 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $315,000 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Weslaco has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hurricane, hail. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 4,379 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,231,992 in public assistance recovery funding. $59,546,661 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 60 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
34.9%
24.3pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.8%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
10.9%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.1%
Weslaco has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 34.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Knapp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| South Texas Health System | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley | 14.7 mi | Childrens | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
40,233
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF WESLACO | 40,033 | 1 |
| TRAILS END MOBILE HOME PARK | 200 | 0 |
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
75.5%
-4% vs national
Public Transit
0.2%
-76% vs national
Work From Home
7.5%
-19% vs national
Carpool
8.0%
Walk
2.5%
How Weslaco's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
3
2023
6-Year Avg
4
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Weslaco, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 75.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.5% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 8.0% of workers carpool. 2.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
88.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
70.3%
of households
No Internet
9.1%
of households
Total Households
13,301
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.5%
of households
Smartphone
91.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
67.0%
of households
Tablet
52.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-45% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-48% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Weslaco vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
40,233
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF WESLACO | Community | Surface water | 40,033 | 1 |
| TRAILS END MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Purchased surface water | 200 | 0 |
88.7% of households in Weslaco have broadband internet access. 70.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 20.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 40,233 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Weslaco is located in Hidalgo County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Weslaco.
Election Overview
Source: Hidalgo County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
104,517
48.1%
GOP Votes
110,760
51.0%
Total Votes
217,194
Margin
R+2.9%
Shift from 2020
R+19.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,517 | 110,760 | 217,194 | 48.1% | 51.0% | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 128,199 | 90,527 | 220,884 | 58.0% | 41.0% | D+17.1 |
| 2016 | 118,739 | 48,608 | 172,990 | 68.6% | 28.1% | D+40.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hidalgo County recorded 217,194 total votes. Republicans won the county with 51.0% of the vote compared to 48.1% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+19.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hidalgo County has shifted 43.4 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
141
Total Assets
$2.8B
Total Income
$1.7B
Per 10K Residents
34.0
nonprofits
-47.1% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
13
Median Assets
$374K
Oldest Active
1940
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $2.8B of $2.8B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Weslaco
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFWeslaco, TX has 141 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.8B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 29 organizations. 13 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 34.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
248
Total Approved
$54.6M
Jobs Supported
1,527
Per 10K Residents
59.8
SBA loans
-21.6% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
35
Top Lender
PNC Bank, National Association
131 loans
Top Industry
Health Care & Social Assistance
Data Span
1992–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
235
Total Amount
$45.5M
Avg Loan
$193,716
Median Loan
$60,000
SBA Guaranteed
$34.2M(75%)
Jobs Supported
1,395
Loans
13
Total Amount
$9.1M
Avg Loan
$696,154
Median Loan
$341,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
24
10% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$15.7M
29% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$654,121
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Hospitality Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Hinojosa Law Pllc | 1 | $4.6M |
| Vasudeva & Family Llc | 1 | $3.5M |
| Bill & Cynthia Hollon (acting as Epc) | 1 | $3.3M |
| Mayan Capital Marketing Llc | 1 | $2.5M |
| J-iii Concrete Co. Inc. | 1 | $1.6M |
| Tyo Llc | 1 | $1.4M |
| Rgv Family Dentistry by Luz E. Martinez Dds Pllc | 1 | $1.3M |
| Jay Kuber Llc | 1 | $1.1M |
| Vvc of Texas Llc | 1 | $1.1M |
Weslaco, TX has received 248 SBA loans totaling $54.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 235 loans (95% of the total), supporting 1,395 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 13 loans totaling $9.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Weslaco is PNC Bank, National Association with 131 loans. That works out to 59.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
8
Total Population
206,305
Avg Median Income
-$83,291,899
Avg Home Value
-$83,257,346
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78516 | 34,960 | $51,547 | $102,900 | $743 | 37.8 |
| 78537 | 51,346 | $36,331 | $74,700 | $744 | 57.6 |
| 78543 | 8,608 | $47,657 | $85,900 | $759 | 6.4 |
| 78558 | 905 | $46,313 | $54,900 | N/A | 0.8 |
| 78570 | 33,596 | $39,890 | $83,400 | $686 | 75.2 |
| 78579 | 2,548 | N/A | N/A | $871 | 5.7 |
| 78596 | 38,942 | $53,797 | $92,800 | $917 | 40.2 |
| 78599 | 35,400 | $55,939 | $113,300 | $954 | 26.5 |
Weslaco, TX has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 206,305. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$83,291,899. The average median home value is -$83,257,346. The average median monthly rent is -$83,332,624.
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