Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen: The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
About
Harlingen is a city located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 64,849 and a population density of 1,609 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 65,176 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1903.
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County in the central region of the Rio Grande Valley of the southern part of the U.S. state of Texas, about 30 miles from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is home to many businesses and industries as well as several colleges, including Texas Southmost College and Harlingen Public High School. The city's population was 65,028 at the 2020 census.
Harlingen was founded by W. T. Blocker and J.O. Schulze in 1906 as an agricultural community with five acres and a few houses on each acre. As of 2015, it has a population of over 65,000 people (up from 45,000 people in 2000).
The city's name comes from a railroad station called Harlin Station that was named for W.T. Blocker's father-in-law Dora Harlin, who owned property in the area where the station was built. The original site for Harlin Station is called Old Town today, but it has since been replaced by downtown.
Quick Facts about Harlingen
| Population | 65,176 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Postal code | 78550–78553 |
| Phone Area Codes | 956 |
| Area | 40.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.1906,-97.6961 |
| Named for | Harlingen |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1904 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:18:29 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,617 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Harlingen is located at 26°11'26"N 97°41'46"W (26.1906300, -97.6961000).
Harlingen map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 12 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Harlingen increased by 0.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,849 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,638 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,786 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,674 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,510 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,208 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65,229 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,153 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 64,996 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 65,022 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 65,176 | 0.24% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Harlingen
1Rio Grande State Center
1401 S Rangerville Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552, United States View details
Phone: +19563648000 | Website available
2Harlingen City
118 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Phone: +19562165000 | Website available
3Harlingen City Hall
502 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Phone: +19562165000 | Website available
4Primera City Office
22893 Stuart Place Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 View details
Phone: +19564239654 | Website available
5Combes City Hall
21626 Hand Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 View details
Phone: +19564257131 | Website available
6US Agricultural Department
4909 Grimes Ave # 103, Harlingen, TX 78550, United States View details
Phone: +19564214041 | Website available
7Harlingen City Human Resources
118 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Phone: +19562165020 | Website available
8Harlingen City
134 E Van Buren Ave # 300, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Phone: +19562165000 | Website available
9Harlingen City Shop
404 54th St, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Phone: +19562165313 | Website available
10Lon C. Hill Memorial
502 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 View details
Website available
People born in Harlingen (26)
People born in Harlingen, including singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, actor Nick Stahl, sprinter Bobby Morrow, .
More notable people
- Ed Fagan (American lawyer) he was born in 20/10/1952
- Randy Williams (American baseball player) he was born in 18/09/1975
- Dylan Gandy (Player of American football) he was born in 08/03/1982
- Fran Fullenwider (American actress (1945-1997)) she was born in 16/11/1945
- Tom Barker (American basketball player) he was born in 11/03/1955
- Filemon Vela (Texas politician) he was born in 13/02/1963
- Cayetano Garza (cartoonist) he was born in 15/10/1972
- Filemon Vela, Sr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/05/1935
- Harry Holt (American football player) he was born in 29/12/1957
- Jeffrey Thompson (American congressman in Idaho) he was born in 16/09/1963
- Jim Leavitt (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1956
- Kim Young (professional golfer) he was born in 04/02/1955
- Mark Farris (American football player) he was born in 09/02/1975
- Moises Vela (American lawyer)
- Ninfa Laurenzo (restaurateur) she was born in 11/05/1924
- Roel Campos (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Warren W. Tichenor (American diplomat) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Blanca Vela (American politician) she was born in 27/05/1936
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Harlingen, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407683 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550-5034 |
| 459985 | Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| 455974 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| 228200 | South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco | Weslaco (TX) | 78599 |
| 437608 | Advanced Barber College and Hair Design | Weslaco (TX) | 78596 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Harlingen, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Harlingen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Harlingen Post Office | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| Harlingen Post Office | Harlingen (TX) | 78550 |
| Comb Post Office | Combes (TX) | 78535 |
| San Ben Post Office | San Benito (TX) | 78586 |
| La Feria Post Office | La Feria (TX) | 78559 |
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 183,428 | The southernmost city in Texas. |
| San Benito | 24,085 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Primera | 5,271 | Town of the United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | In Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| South Padre Island | 2,752 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,639 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Harlingen distances to largest Texas cities