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Willacy County, TX
10 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Willacy County, Texas.
Population
20,139
Land area
591sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Willacy County
Willacy County at a glance
- Willacy County is 70% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,180 a year, 31% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,600 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $809 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Raymondville (10,185), Lyford (2,054) and Lasara (1,467).
Local data for Willacy County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willacy County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,180
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$73,600
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,722), Irish Americans (478), German Americans (420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,004
4,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
PPP loans
$9.3M
369 loans, 1,389 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$99.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Willacy County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willacy County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
459
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
588
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 48°F
25.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willacy County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
40.8%
U.S. 11.1% +29.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Willacy County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Willacy County, TX?
- Raymondville is the largest city or town in Willacy County, with about 10,185 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Willacy County?
- Willacy County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78561, 78569, 78580, 78590, 78594.
- What is the population of Willacy County, TX?
- About 20,139 people live in Willacy County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Willacy County?
- Willacy County borders Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Kenedy County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023