Harlingen, TX Demographics

A map of Harlingen's Population by Race

Harlingen, Texas has an estimated population of 72,087, a less than 1% change from the 71,829 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% Hispanic, 13.9% White, 1.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harlingen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harlingen has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Harlingen, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harlingen is ranked the 58th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Harlingen was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harlingen's White Population

10,021 residents of Harlingen, or 13.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harlingen is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Harlingen ranks 1457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Harlingen's population has decreased from 15.1% to 13.9%.

Harlingen is more White than neighboring Juarez (0% White), Las Palmas II (1.5% White), and Primera (11.7% White). Harlingen is less White than neighboring Palm Valley (34.2% White), and Combes (16.8% White).

Harlingen's Black Population

1,112 residents of Harlingen, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harlingen is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Harlingen ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's Black population has grown by an estimated 94.4%. Black residents' share of Harlingen's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Harlingen is more Black than neighboring Juarez (0% Black), Las Palmas II (0% Black), Combes (0% Black), and Primera (0% Black). Harlingen is less Black than neighboring Palm Valley (3.1% Black).

Harlingen's Asian Population

732 residents of Harlingen, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harlingen is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Harlingen ranks 378th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Harlingen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Harlingen is more Asian than neighboring Juarez (0% Asian), Las Palmas II (0% Asian), and Primera (0% Asian). Harlingen is less Asian than neighboring Palm Valley (7.5% Asian), and Combes (2.6% Asian).

Harlingen's Hispanic Population

59,314 residents of Harlingen, or 82.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harlingen is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Harlingen ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Harlingen's population has increased from 81.7% to 82.3%.

Harlingen is more Hispanic than neighboring Las Palmas II (80% Hispanic), Palm Valley (52.3% Hispanic), and Combes (80.2% Hispanic). Harlingen is less Hispanic than neighboring Juarez (100% Hispanic), and Primera (88.3% Hispanic).

Harlingen's Native American/Other Population

374 residents of Harlingen, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harlingen is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Harlingen ranks 1253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harlingen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Harlingen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Juarez (0% Native American/Other), Palm Valley (0% Native American/Other), Combes (0.3% Native American/Other), and Primera (0% Native American/Other). Harlingen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Palmas II (18.6% Native American/Other).

Harlingen's Multiracial Population

534 residents of Harlingen, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harlingen is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Harlingen ranks 1500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlingen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Harlingen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Harlingen is more Multiracial than neighboring Juarez (0% Multiracial), Las Palmas II (0% Multiracial), Combes (0% Multiracial), and Primera (0% Multiracial). Harlingen is less Multiracial than neighboring Palm Valley (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.