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Weslaco city, TX

ZIP 78596 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78596

78596 has a population of 38,942 with a median age of 31.5 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
50.4%-18% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
86.2%+361% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.0%+46% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.5%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
15.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.5%+121% vs US avg
x
High school
26.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
0/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.7%+115% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.1%+884% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78596

Poverty Rate
24.7%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
24.7%+209% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.2%+150% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.1%+884% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,942
Median age31.5
Poverty rate24.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White50.4%
Hispanic86.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born12.4%