Pharr, TX Demographics

A map of Pharr's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	76,062	75,199	94.7%	94.3%
White	3,621	3,733	4.5%	4.7%
Asian	358	293	0.4%	0.4%
Black	131	134	0.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	84	198	0.1%	0.2%
Multiracial	77	158	0.1%	0.2%

Pharr, Texas has an estimated population of 80,333, a less than 1% change from the 79,715 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% Hispanic, 4.5% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pharr, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pharr 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 Pharr, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 10.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pharr is ranked the 52nd 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). Pharr was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pharr's White Population

3,621 residents of Pharr, or 4.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pharr is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Pharr ranks 1609th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Pharr is more White than neighboring San Juan (2.9% White), North Alamo (4.3% White), and Hidalgo (0.8% White). Pharr is less White than neighboring Alamo (11.4% White), and McAllen (8.5% White).

Pharr's Black Population

131 residents of Pharr, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pharr is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Pharr ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pharr is more Black than neighboring San Juan (0% Black), North Alamo (0% Black), and Hidalgo (0% Black). Pharr is less Black than neighboring Alamo (3.5% Black), and McAllen (0.6% Black).

Pharr's Asian Population

358 residents of Pharr, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pharr is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Pharr ranks 934th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Asian residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pharr is more Asian than neighboring San Juan (0.2% Asian), Alamo (0.1% Asian), North Alamo (0% Asian), and Hidalgo (0.1% Asian). Pharr is less Asian than neighboring McAllen (2.7% Asian).

Pharr's Hispanic Population

76,062 residents of Pharr, or 94.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pharr is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pharr ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.7%.

Pharr is more Hispanic than neighboring Alamo (84.8% Hispanic), and McAllen (87% Hispanic). Pharr is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan (96.5% Hispanic), North Alamo (95.7% Hispanic), and Hidalgo (98.7% Hispanic).

Pharr's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Pharr, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pharr is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pharr ranks 1386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Pharr is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alamo (0% Native American/Other), and North Alamo (0% Native American/Other). Pharr is less Native American/Other than neighboring McAllen (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pharr's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Pharr, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pharr is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pharr ranks 1646th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pharr's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pharr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Pharr is more Multiracial than neighboring North Alamo (0% Multiracial). Pharr is less Multiracial than neighboring San Juan (0.3% Multiracial), Alamo (0.2% Multiracial), McAllen (0.9% Multiracial), and Hidalgo (0.3% 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.