Weslaco Hidalgo County, Texas
Weslaco: City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
About
Weslaco is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,670 and a population density of 724 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 41,629 inhabitants.
The city was created 102 years ago in 1918.
Geography
Weslaco is located at 26°9'34"N 97°59'27"W (26.1595200, -97.9908400).
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Weslaco Quick Facts
| Population : | 41,629 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78599, 78596 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 49.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1919 (102 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:04:53 (2nd August 2021) |
| Density : | 845 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 14.31% (2010-2019) |
Demographics
The population of Weslaco increased by 14.31% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,670 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,855 | 5.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,259 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,545 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,919 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,328 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,971 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,191 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,203 | 2.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,629 | 1.02% | estimation process |
People born in Weslaco (8)
People born in Weslaco, including actor David Spielberg, writer Hector Cantú, artist Nora Chapa Mendoza, you can see a list of people who born in Weslaco.
- Omar Figueroa (American boxer)
- Armando Martinez (American politician)
- Natalia Anciso (Chicana-Tejana visual artist)
- Brandon Figueroa (American boxer)
- Thomas B. Bruton
Schools
College & universities near Weslaco
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443322 | Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco (TX) | 78596 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Weslaco
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,268 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Edinburg | 101,170 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Mission | 84,331 | City in Texas, United States |
| Pharr | 79,112 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
| San Juan | 37,008 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
| Alamo | 19,910 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
| Alton | 18,105 | City in Texas |
| Mercedes | 16,604 | City in Texas, USA |
| Donna | 16,338 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo | 14,183 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
| Murillo Colonia | 7,344 | |
| Elsa | 7,174 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
| Progreso | 5,944 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
| Palmview | 5,774 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Weslaco distances to largest Texas cities