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McAllen MSA, Texas
The McAllen/Reynosa binational area offers the ideal demographics for a company looking to
expand, open or relocate: fast-growing population, young and actively seeking employment.
Since 1990, McAllen's populaton has jumped from 84,021 to 129,877 in 2010- representing an
increase of 22%.
Reynosa's population has increased in the same time period from 282,667 to 608,891, an 46-
percent growth rate over 10 years.
| Demographic Characteristics Hidalgo County (McAllen MSA) |
| Population |
2000 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| Total Population |
569,463 |
714,445 |
733,688 |
752,909 |
773,045 |
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| Population by Age Group |
| Under 18 |
201,002 |
245,756 |
250,459 |
255,062 |
259,807 |
| 18 - 24 |
64,529 |
84,926 |
88,175 |
91,297 |
94,545 |
| 25 - 44 |
157,323 |
193,767 |
198,927 |
204,103 |
209,532 |
| 45 - 64 |
91,335 |
125,881 |
130,553 |
135,379 |
140,164 |
| 65 - Older |
55,274 |
64,115 |
65,574 |
67,068 |
68,997 |
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| % Distribution by Age Group |
| Under 18 |
35.3 |
34.4 |
34.1 |
33.9 |
33.6 |
| 18 - 24 |
11.3 |
11.9 |
12.0 |
12.1 |
12.2 |
| 25 - 44 |
27.6 |
27.1 |
27.1 |
27.1 |
27.1 |
| 45 - 64 |
16.0 |
17.6 |
17.8 |
18.0 |
18.1 |
| 65 - Older |
9.7 |
9.0 |
8.9 |
8.9 |
8.9 |
| Source: US Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC |
| Household Characteristics |
| Households |
2000 |
2010 |
| Number |
156,708 |
209,477 |
| Median Household Income |
$24,863 |
$34,984 |
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| Source: Texas State Data Center |
- McAllen MSA ranked #4 for Best Mid-Sized Cities For Jobs by Forbes Magazine
(Forbes 2011)
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