Harlingen City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 57564 people in the city, organized into 19021 households, and 14358 families residing in the city. The population density was 1689.6 people per square mile (652.36/kmē), it would be the 243rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 23008 housing units at an average density of 675.3 per square mile (260.73/kmē). The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.44. In the Harlingen City, 30.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.6% were 18 to 24, 26.5% were 25 to 44, 18% were 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.8 years, The median age of males was 29.9 years, for females the median age was 33.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 78.68% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.52% American Indian, 0.88% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.58% from two or more races and 16.39% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30296, making it the 827th highest city by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $34015, making its Texas's 932nd highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13886, it is Texas's 922nd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $16977, Males have a median income of $19644 versus $14630 for females.
In 2000, 17183 pupils and students, of which 8547 are male and 8636 are female, 29.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1141 nursery or pri school, 1018 kindergarten, 7816 elementary school, 4401 high school and 2807 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 57564 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 58766 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 58810 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 59201 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 59612 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 60649 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 61253 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 61974 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 62520 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 63771 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 64843 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 575 | 566 | 1141 |
| Kindergarten | 553 | 465 | 1018 |
| Elementary school | 4022 | 3794 | 7816 |
| High school | 2052 | 2349 | 4401 |
| College or graduate school | 1345 | 1462 | 2807 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen city, Texas | $30296 | $34015 | $13886 |
| Cameron County, Texas | $26155 | $27853 | $10960 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |