Mercedes is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Mercedes has a 2024 population of 16,889. Mercedes is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,261 in 2020.
The average household income in Mercedes is $57,257 with a poverty rate of 29.23%. The median age in Mercedes is 33.9 years: 32.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mercedes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,222 | 56.37% |
| Two or more races | 5,149 | 31.47% |
| Other race | 1,981 | 12.11% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,018 | 3.26 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 2,433 | 3.89 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 1,283 | 1.11 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 1,094 | 4.13 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 208 | 4.49 | 38 | 62 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 980 | 9.99% |
| Associates Degree | 547 | 5.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 915 | 9.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 596 | 6.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,716 | 27.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,975 | 20.14% |
| Some College | 2,079 | 21.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,810 | 5,890 | 1,319 |
| 2+ Races | 3,058 | 2,083 | 640 |
| Other Race | 1,411 | 529 | 32 |
| White | 989 | 957 | 186 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Islander | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,843 | $42,347 | $63,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,875 | $74,375 | $66,591 |
| High School Graduate | $25,378 | $24,688 | $26,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,789 | $25,260 | $13,767 |
| Overall | $28,133 | $28,601 | $27,634 |
| Some College | $33,943 | $48,828 | $29,599 |
$28,133
Average Earnings
$28,601
Average Male
$27,634
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
21.7% of Mercedes residents speak only English, while 78.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 77.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,147 | 4,641 | 30.64% |
| Multiple | 5,149 | 1,903 | 36.96% |
| Other | 1,981 | 484 | 24.43% |
| White | 1,185 | 121 | 10.21% |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100% |
29.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.98%
Male Poverty Rate
31.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mercedes is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mercedes is White, with 10.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.83% |
| Some College | 18.96% |
| High School | 14.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 14.59% |
| Male Employed | 12.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,378 | $65,323 |
| Households | $43,243 | $57,257 |
| Married Families | $73,336 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,512 | $30,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
466
Number of Veterans
434
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 191 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 320 | 3.05% |
| White | 250 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 4.17% |
| Other Race | 55 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.66%
Born in Mercedes
85.4%
Native Born
14.6%
Foreign Born
10.66%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
85.4% of Mercedes residents were born in the United States, with 75.66% having been born in Texas. 10.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,674 | 157 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 17,517 | 157 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 17,360 | 157 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 17,203 | 157 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 17,046 | 157 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 16,889 | 157 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 16,732 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 16,707 | 408 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 16,299 | 38 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 16,261 | -339 | -2.04% |
| 2019 | 16,600 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 16,597 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 16,570 | 92 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 16,478 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 16,478 | 28 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 16,450 | 135 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 16,315 | 45 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 16,270 | 221 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 16,049 | 288 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 15,761 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,649 | 955 | 7.52% |
| 1990 | 12,694 | 843 | 7.11% |
| 1980 | 11,851 | 2,496 | 26.68% |
| 1970 | 9,355 | -1,588 | -14.51% |
| 1960 | 10,943 | 862 | 8.55% |
| 1950 | 10,081 | 2,457 | 32.23% |
| 1940 | 7,624 | 1,016 | 15.38% |
| 1930 | 6,608 | 3,194 | 93.56% |
| 1920 | 3,414 | -14,260 | -80.68% |