Raymondville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Raymondville, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 31.0% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.0x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Raymondville, Texas had a total population of 10,185, the 268th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $51,442, which is 34% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 34% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 10.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x.
Unemployment rate of 9.1% is notably above the national average.

Raymondville Quick Facts

Population 10,185

Median Household Income $51,442

Median Home Value $52,200

Poverty Rate 31.0%

Unemployment Rate 9.1%

Median Age 32.6 years

Homeownership Rate 69.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

High School Graduation Rate 73.2%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 10,185 268th of 1,795

Median Income $51,442 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 31.0% 149% higher than national

Median Home Value $52,200 bottom 10%

How Raymondville Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,243	10,185	-0.6%
Median household income	$42,148	$51,442	+22.1%
Median home value	$48,200	$52,200	+8.3%

How Raymondville Compares

Median Household Income

Raymondville

$51,442

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Raymondville

$52,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.4%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 18.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

8.5%

$15K-$20K

9.4%

$20K-$25K

1.1%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

16.3%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

2.1%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

1.2%

Employment

9.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $881/mo 20.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

31.9%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

13.9%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Raymondville Rankings in Texas

#268 Population of 1,795

#1141 Median Income of 1,546

#1345 Education of 1,795

#1496 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Willacy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lyford	2,054	$56,071	20.8%	$59,400
Lasara	1,467	N/A	16.5%	$57,700
Sebastian	1,021	$22,786	38.0%	$35,900
Los Angeles	553	N/A	9.7%	N/A
San Perlita	462	$74,688	19.7%	$56,600
Port Mansfield	245	N/A	10.9%	N/A
Ranchette Estates	229	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Zapata Ranch	190	$111,270	3.2%	N/A
Santa Monica	98	$89,375	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Raymondville

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
San Elizario	10,116	$49,977	$110,400	5.7%	25.9%
Galena Park	10,487	$51,220	$117,700	8.2%	20.9%
Vernon	9,848	$51,114	$87,000	15.1%	18.6%
Bellmead	10,566	$52,075	$155,100	13.4%	24.9%
Bacliff	9,541	$51,458	$201,500	20.6%	28.9%

Population Overview

Raymondville is a small city located in Texas, within Willacy County. The total population is 10,185. It ranks as the 268th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Raymondville is 32.6 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Raymondville is $51,442. This is 34% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.0%. This is 125% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $52,200. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Raymondville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Raymondville has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (87.0% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Raymondville, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Raymondville, Texas?

Raymondville, Texas has a population of 10,185 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Raymondville, TX?

The median household income in Raymondville is $51,442, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Raymondville, TX?

The poverty rate in Raymondville is 31.0%. This means approximately 2,641 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Raymondville, Texas?

Raymondville's population is 8.7% White, 3.0% Black, 87.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Raymondville, TX?

The median home value in Raymondville is $52,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.

How educated is Raymondville, Texas?

10.0% of adults (25+) in Raymondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.