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Crime Rate Indexes

2010 Crime Rate Indexes McAllen, TX Texas United States
Total Crime Risk Index 168 114 100
Murder Risk Index 70 110 100
Rape Risk Index 67 107 100
Robbery Risk Index 89 116 100
Assault Risk Index 140 119 100
Burglary Risk Index 160 125 100
Larceny Risk Index 303 125 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 180 97 100

Crime Risk Index (100 = National Average): Index score for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average total crime risk, while 50 indicates half the national risk. We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local real estate agent or contact the local police department for any additional information.

Crime Indexes are based on numerous current and historical datasets as well as proprietary modeling algorithms which estimate values at more granular geographic levels when specific data is either unavailable or impractical to aggregate. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these are estimates and should only be used as a guide. For detailed information regarding crime and safety in a community, please contact local law enforcement agencies.

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Education Level Profile and Enrollment Statistics

2010 Highest Education Level Attained (Population Age 25+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Did Not Complete High School 29.70% 19.09% 15.35%
Completed High School 20.94% 25.55% 29.24%
Some College 18.29% 21.99% 20.56%
Completed Associate Degree 5.13% 6.34% 7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree 16.21% 18.23% 17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree 9.73% 8.80% 9.84%
2010 Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Education Index 138 54 100
Public Preprimary 1.25% 0.89% 0.79%
Private Preprimary 0.66% 1.10% 1.05%
Public School 24.26% 19.93% 17.44%
Private School 1.29% 1.49% 2.05%
Public College 6.81% 5.48% 5.28%
Private College 0.62% 1.14% 1.76%
Not Enrolled in School 65.11% 69.97% 71.64%

Highest Education Level Attained (Populations Age 25+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 25 who have attained a particular education level.

Education Index: The Education Index for Zip Codes and places are comprised of a combination of socio-demographic characteristics. These index scores are not based statistically upon the performance of specific schools, programs or colleges located in these areas.

Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 3 who are currently enrolled at each type of learning institution.

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Quality of Life Indexes

2010 Quality of Life Indexes McAllen, TX Texas United States
Quality of Life Index 174 127 100
Amusement Index 177 92 100
Culture Index 180 65 100
Earthquake Index 6 20 100
Education Index 138 54 100
Medical Index 178 46 100
Mortality Index (All Causes) 52 19 100
Religion Index 128 112 100
Restaurant Index 171 77 100
Weather Index 192 175 100

Quality of Life Index: Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

Positive Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather

Negative Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Crime, Earthquake and Mortality

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation Statistics

2010 Weather Summary McAllen, TX Texas United States
Weather Index 192 175 100
Hail Index 2 292 100
Hurricane Index 248 163 100
Tornado Index 88 200 100
 
Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature 83.0 °F 77.0 °F N/A
Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature 65.0 °F 53.0 °F N/A
Annual Avg. Temperature 73.8 °F 65.2 °F N/A
Annual Heating Degree Days (Tot Degrees < 65) 635 2,368 N/A
Annual Cooling Degree Days (Tot Degrees > 65) 3,888 2,479 N/A
Percent of Possible Sunshine 60 66 N/A
Mean Sky Cover (Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) 6 5 N/A
Mean Number of Days Clear (Out of 365 Days) 96 140 N/A
Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) 73 72 N/A
Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) 0 1 N/A
Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) 27.00" 26.00" N/A
Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) 0.00" 4.00" N/A
2010 Average Monthly Low Temperature McAllen, TX Texas United States
Avg. Annual Low Temperature 62.9 °F 55.8 °F N/A
Avg. January Low Temperature 47.8 °F 36.8 °F N/A
Avg. February Low Temperature 51.2 °F 40.4 °F N/A
Avg. March Low Temperature 57.2 °F 47.5 °F N/A
Avg. April Low Temperature 64.4 °F 55.8 °F N/A
Avg. May Low Temperature 70.2 °F 63.7 °F N/A
Avg. June Low Temperature 73.7 °F 70.0 °F N/A
Avg. July Low Temperature 74.6 °F 72.6 °F N/A
Avg. August Low Temperature 74.5 °F 72.4 °F N/A
Avg. September Low Temperature 71.5 °F 67.1 °F N/A
Avg. October Low Temperature 64.1 °F 57.0 °F N/A
Avg. November Low Temperature 56.0 °F 46.8 °F N/A
Avg. December Low Temperature 49.5 °F 39.3 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly High Temperature McAllen, TX Texas United States
Avg. Annual High Temperature 85.1 °F 78.7 °F N/A
Avg. January High Temperature 70.0 °F 59.5 °F N/A
Avg. February High Temperature 74.3 °F 63.7 °F N/A
Avg. March High Temperature 80.7 °F 71.1 °F N/A
Avg. April High Temperature 87.0 °F 78.8 °F N/A
Avg. May High Temperature 90.8 °F 84.9 °F N/A
Avg. June High Temperature 94.7 °F 91.7 °F N/A
Avg. July High Temperature 96.7 °F 95.8 °F N/A
Avg. August High Temperature 97.4 °F 96.4 °F N/A
Avg. September High Temperature 92.9 °F 90.1 °F N/A
Avg. October High Temperature 86.8 °F 80.9 °F N/A
Avg. November High Temperature 78.6 °F 70.0 °F N/A
Avg. December High Temperature 71.8 °F 61.8 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly Precipitation McAllen, TX Texas United States
Avg. Annual Precipitation 23.09" 35.32" N/A
Avg. January Precipitation 1.28" 2.04" N/A
Avg. February Precipitation 1.32" 2.53" N/A
Avg. March Precipitation 0.84" 2.55" N/A
Avg. April Precipitation 1.36" 2.81" N/A
Avg. May Precipitation 2.62" 4.79" N/A
Avg. June Precipitation 2.74" 3.75" N/A
Avg. July Precipitation 1.77" 1.75" N/A
Avg. August Precipitation 2.46" 2.03" N/A
Avg. September Precipitation 4.17" 3.46" N/A
Avg. October Precipitation 2.48" 3.80" N/A
Avg. November Precipitation 0.94" 2.95" N/A
Avg. December Precipitation 1.12" 2.86" N/A

Annual Heating Degree Days (HDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for heating. Typically, heating degree days are calculated as how much colder the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 55°F on a certain day, there were 10 HDD that day because 65 - 55 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Annual Cooling Degree Days (CDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for air conditioning or refrigeration. Typically, cooling degree days are calculated as how much warmer the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 75°F on a certain day, there were 10 CDD that day because 75 - 65 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Mean Sky Cover: reflects the approximate amount that the sky is covered with clouds, sunrise to sunset on a scale of 0 to 10

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average. Note: A higher Weather Index score represents better overall weather (higher number good). A higher Hail, Hurricane or Tornado Index means the chance of that weather event is higher (higher number bad).

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Pollution Indexes

2010 Pollution Indexes McAllen, TX Texas United States
Air Pollution Index 90 94 100
Ozone Index 84 100 100
Lead Index 43 80 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 71 92 100
Nitrogen Dioxide Index 107 96 100
Particulate Matter Index 115 101 100

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Population Growth and Population Statistics

2010 Population Growth and Population Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Total Population 136,632 25,028,293 308,455,134
Square Miles 77.15 261,797.12 N/A
Population Density 1,770.90 95.60 87.20
Population Change Since 1990 64.10% 47.32% 24.02%
Population Change Since 2000 28.40% 20.03% 9.61%
Forecasted Population Change by 2014 11.54% 9.71% 4.52%
Population Male 47.96% 50.01% 49.48%
Population Female 52.04% 49.99% 50.52%
Median Age 28.90 32.30 35.60
2010 Population Statistics by Marital Status (Age 15+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Males Never Married 15.19% 15.19% 15.85%
Males Married 28.25% 28.91% 27.37%
Males Widowed 0.95% 0.95% 1.16%
Males Divorced 2.46% 4.45% 4.50%
Females Never Married 14.46% 12.54% 13.47%
Females Married 29.74% 28.15% 27.06%
Females Widowed 4.00% 3.86% 4.64%
Females Divorced 4.95% 5.95% 5.94%

Population Change Since 1990 and 2000: Change in population since 1990 and 2000 expressed as a percentage increase or decrease.

Population by Marital Status (Population Age 15+): The data represents the number and percentage of people in the area, according to marital status.

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Population by Age

2010 Population by Age McAllen, TX Texas United States
Median Age 28.90 32.30 35.60
Age 0-5 11.74% 10.07% 8.84%
Age 6-11 10.64% 9.22% 8.41%
Age 12-17 10.51% 9.44% 8.65%
Age 18-24 11.27% 10.78% 9.94%
Age 25-34 14.81% 14.48% 13.40%
Age 35-44 12.08% 13.86% 13.74%
Age 45-54 12.16% 13.51% 14.32%
Age 55-64 8.00% 9.46% 10.80%
Age 65-74 4.67% 4.96% 6.11%
Age 75-84 2.95% 2.95% 4.04%
Age 85+ 1.17% 1.27% 1.75%
2010 Male Population by Age McAllen, TX Texas United States
Male Median Age 27.40 31.20 34.20
Aged 0 to 5 Years 12.54% 10.39% 9.21%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 11.23% 9.52% 8.79%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 11.05% 9.77% 9.03%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 11.69% 11.22% 10.37%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 14.29% 14.71% 13.75%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 11.75% 13.99% 13.92%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 11.91% 13.34% 14.20%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 7.57% 9.16% 10.49%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 4.32% 4.60% 5.69%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 2.78% 2.47% 3.39%
Aged 85 Years and Older 0.87% 0.83% 1.16%
2010 Female Population by Age McAllen, TX Texas United States
Female Median Age 30.20 33.30 36.90
Aged 0 to 5 Years 11.01% 9.75% 8.48%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 10.09% 8.92% 8.05%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 10.01% 9.12% 8.27%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 10.89% 10.33% 9.51%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 15.29% 14.24% 13.06%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 12.37% 13.74% 13.56%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 12.40% 13.68% 14.44%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 8.40% 9.75% 11.11%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 5.00% 5.33% 6.52%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 3.11% 3.43% 4.69%
Aged 85 Years and Older 1.44% 1.72% 2.32%

Population by Age: The data represents the percentage of people in the area within each age group.

Male Population: The data represents the percentage of males in the population according to age range.

Female Population: The data represents the percentage of females in the population according to age range.

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Population by Race and Ethnicity

2010 Population by Race and Ethnicity McAllen, TX Texas United States
Population by Race
White 62.90% 67.40% 71.91%
Black or African American 0.72% 11.23% 12.01%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.59% 0.58% 0.98%
Asian 2.61% 3.63% 4.51%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.30% 0.15% 0.21%
Other 32.89% 17.01% 10.38%
Population by Ethnicity
Population Hispanic 87.35% 36.71% 16.05%
Population Non Hispanic 12.65% 63.29% 83.95%

Race versus Ethnicity: According to the Census, race and ethnicity are considered two separate and distinct identities. Hispanic or Latino origin is asked as a separate question and categorized under ethnicity. In addition to their race and/or races, all respondents are categorized by one of two ethnicities, which are "Hispanic" and "Non Hispanic."

Hispanic Ethnicity: According to the Census, people of Hispanic origin, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that people of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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Household Makeup and Size

2010 Household Family Makeup Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Family HH 80.63% 71.48% 68.23%
Non-Family HH 19.37% 28.52% 31.77%
Family Households
Married Family HH 76.21% 76.97% 76.48%
Other Family HH 23.79% 23.03% 23.52%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present 20.46% 27.70% 27.73%
Female Householder, No Husband Present 79.54% 72.30% 72.27%
Married Family Households
with Children Under 18 58.27% 49.36% 43.56%
with No Children Under 18 41.73% 50.64% 56.44%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present with Children Under 18 9.76% 14.53% 14.10%
Male Householder, No Wife Present with No Children 10.70% 13.16% 13.63%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with Children Under 18 49.55% 45.63% 42.96%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with No Children 29.99% 26.67% 29.30%
Non-Family Households
Male Householder 47.62% 49.86% 47.56%
Female Householder 52.38% 50.14% 52.44%
2010 Household Size Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Households 41,277 9,047,668 118,402,143
Household Growth Since 2000 26.78% 22.38% 12.25%
Average Household Size 3.29 2.70 2.54
Median Household Size 3.51 2.86 2.73
1 Person 16.13% 23.08% 25.45%
2 Person 25.00% 31.34% 33.50%
3 Person 17.52% 16.81% 16.08%
4 Person 19.80% 16.21% 14.79%
5 Person 12.62% 7.90% 6.59%
6 Person 5.25% 2.89% 2.27%
7 or More Person 3.68% 1.77% 1.32%

Family Household: A family household is a household maintained by a householder who is in a family, and includes any unrelated people (unrelated subfamily members and/or secondary individuals) who may be residing there.

Married Family Household: A married family household consists of a married householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.

Other Family Household: An other family household consists of a householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth or adoption. These households may have a Male Householder with No Wife Present and/or Female Householder with No Husband Present.

Non-Family Household: A non-family household consists of a householder living alone (a one-person household) or where the householder shares the home exclusively with people to whom he/she is not related.

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Number of Vehicles Per Household

2010 Number of Vehicles per Household McAllen, TX Texas United States
Households, Median Vehicles 2.20 2.30 2.20
No Vehicles 5.82% 5.69% 8.49%
1 Vehicle 35.61% 33.66% 32.66%
2 Vehicles 39.62% 41.52% 38.43%
3 Vehicles 14.78% 14.64% 15.03%
4+ Vehicles 4.18% 4.50% 5.39%

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Housing Statistics, Occupancy and Year Built

2010 Move In Date by Year McAllen, TX Texas United States
Households 41,277 9,047,668 118,402,143
Household, Median Year Moved In 2004 2003 2003
Moved In 1999 or Later 92.42% 92.07% 90.21%
Moved In 1995 to 1998 2.11% 2.24% 2.33%
Moved In 1990 to 1994 1.16% 1.13% 1.30%
Moved In 1980 to 1989 1.11% 1.04% 1.26%
Moved In 1970 to 1979 1.34% 1.30% 1.63%
Moved In 1969 or Earlier 1.86% 2.22% 3.27%
2010 Housing Occupancy Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Total Units 46,017 9,699,740 126,739,245
Occupied Units 89.70% 93.28% 93.42%
Vacant Units 10.30% 6.72% 6.58%
Total Housing Units
Owner Occupied Units 61.21% 61.59% 63.21%
Renter Occupied Units 28.49% 31.69% 30.21%
Vacant Units 10.30% 6.72% 6.58%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Units For Rent 27.11% 32.96% 25.10%
Vacant Units For Sale 10.57% 15.17% 14.92%
Vacant Units Seasonal 44.14% 27.60% 39.17%
Vacant Units Vacant Other 18.19% 24.27% 20.81%
2010 Housing Statistic Year Built McAllen, TX Texas United States
Housing, Units 46,017 9,699,740 126,739,245
Housing, Median Year Built 1992 1985 1977
Built 1999 or Later 42.11% 36.15% 28.20%
Built 1995 to 1998 10.85% 6.44% 5.22%
Built 1990 to 1994 8.12% 4.98% 5.19%
Built 1980 to 1989 16.84% 15.14% 11.37%
Built 1970 to 1979 16.75% 15.89% 14.68%
Built 1960 to 1969 7.98% 10.89% 11.93%
Built 1950 to 1959 4.96% 9.14% 11.33%
Built 1940 to 1949 2.37% 4.44% 6.39%
Built 1939 or Earlier 1.50% 4.13% 12.74%

Occupied Units: Housing units that are Owner Occupied or Renter Occupied.

Vacant Units: Housing units that are For Sale and Vacant, For Rent and Vacant, Seasonal and Vacant and Other.

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Home Values and Rental Rates

2010 Homeowner Statistics and Home Values McAllen, TX Texas United States
Owner Occupied Units 28,166 5,973,803 80,110,230
Owner Households, With Mortgage Any 61.60% 65.37% 70.65%
Owner Households, With No Mortgage 38.40% 34.63% 29.35%
Median Value Owner Households $98,356 $118,954 $177,046
Valued Less than $20,000 3.23% 3.29% 1.98%
Valued $20,000-$39,999 6.90% 6.70% 3.31%
Valued $40,000-$59,999 13.18% 10.95% 5.64%
Valued $60,000-$79,999 11.03% 8.22% 4.79%
Valued $80,000-$99,999 17.06% 12.90% 8.96%
Valued $100,000-$124,999 12.55% 10.47% 8.79%
Valued $125,000-$149,999 6.56% 7.66% 7.92%
Valued $150,000-$174,999 5.02% 6.59% 7.94%
Valued $175,000-$199,999 4.13% 6.00% 8.11%
Valued $200,000-$249,999 3.50% 5.25% 7.66%
Valued $250,000-$299,999 3.69% 5.51% 8.72%
Valued $300,000-$399,999 3.37% 5.31% 8.63%
Valued $400,000-$499,999 2.79% 3.85% 6.36%
Valued $500,000-$749,999 4.25% 3.91% 6.34%
Valued $750,000-$999,999 1.91% 1.99% 3.01%
Valued More than $1,000,000 0.82% 1.40% 1.84%
2010 Housing Rental Rates McAllen, TX Texas United States
Renter Occupied Units 13,111 3,073,865 38,291,913
Median Rent $735 $898 $950
Rent Less than $250 4.41% 2.92% 3.11%
Rent $250-$499 9.46% 6.45% 6.19%
Rent $500-$749 35.47% 21.23% 18.33%
Rent $750-$999 21.30% 28.15% 24.67%
Rent $1,000-$1,249 13.07% 22.49% 24.03%
Rent $1,250-$1,499 3.20% 5.69% 7.13%
Rent $1,500-$1,999 6.71% 4.85% 7.07%
Rent $2,000+ 0.85% 2.70% 4.19%
No Cash Rent 5.53% 5.52% 5.28%

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Employment, Occupation and Industry

2010 Employment Statistics for Potential Employees (Age 16+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Employment Potential 96,483 18,625,812 237,450,726
Civilian Total 51,297 11,240,863 143,186,664
Employed Civilian Males 29.03% 33.19% 32.21%
Employed Civilian Females 24.14% 27.16% 28.09%
Armed Forces Male 0.04% 0.51% 0.44%
Armed Forces Female 0.00% 0.13% 0.08%
Unemployed Males 5.03% 3.67% 3.63%
Unemployed Females 3.35% 2.66% 2.51%
Not in the Labor Force Male 14.41% 13.02% 13.51%
Not in the Labor Force Female 24.01% 19.65% 19.53%
2010 Employment by Job Type for Civilian Population (Age 16+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
White Collar 81.28% 75.22% 74.72%
Blue Collar 18.72% 24.78% 25.28%
 
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 15.06% 16.62% 16.09%
Professional and Related 25.40% 21.64% 21.78%
Sales and Office 28.94% 26.87% 26.38%
Service 14.05% 12.98% 13.50%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.57% 0.43% 0.51%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 7.25% 9.98% 8.85%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 8.74% 11.47% 12.88%
2010 Employment by Type of Employer Total Civilian Population (Age 16+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Private for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 69.28% 74.87% 73.77%
Private Not-for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 4.60% 5.65% 7.05%
Local Government Workers 7.54% 5.79% 6.26%
State Government Workers 7.99% 5.24% 4.67%
Federal Government Workers 2.72% 2.33% 2.47%
Self-Employed Workers in Own Not Incorporated Business 7.63% 5.97% 5.64%
Unpaid Family Workers 0.23% 0.15% 0.14%
2010 Employment by Industry for Civilian Population (Age 16+) McAllen, TX Texas United States
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 1.73% 2.07% 1.49%
Construction 6.04% 7.99% 6.97%
Manufacturing 5.62% 10.19% 11.93%
Wholesale Trade 3.94% 3.35% 3.05%
Retail Trade 12.99% 10.19% 10.02%
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 4.62% 6.28% 5.58%
Information 2.25% 3.04% 2.94%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5.29% 6.95% 6.91%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, etc. 8.47% 10.89% 10.43%
Educational, Health and Social Services 30.60% 21.40% 22.14%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodation and Food Services, etc. 7.76% 7.63% 8.46%
Other Services 5.31% 5.42% 5.15%
Public Administration 5.37% 4.61% 4.92%

Workforce Statistics: The Workforce breakdown is derived from data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

White Collar Employment: perform tasks that are considered less physically laborious

Blue Collar Employment: perform tasks that are manual, technical labor or are in technical maintenance "trades"

Civilian Employers (Population Age 16+): This data represents 2010 employment by type of employers for the total civilian population, over age 16.

Employment by Industry: This data represents 2010 employment by industry for the total civilian population.

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Travel Time and Mode of Transportation to Work

2010 Travel Time to Work McAllen, TX Texas United States
Travel Time Less than 15 Min 31.89% 23.67% 25.26%
Travel Time 15-29 Min 48.37% 35.81% 36.15%
Travel Time 30-59 Min 15.87% 32.11% 29.43%
Travel Time 60+ Min 3.87% 8.42% 9.16%
2010 Mode of Transportation to Work McAllen, TX Texas United States
Car, Truck, Van to Work 92.60% 91.63% 87.32%
Public Transportation to Work 0.35% 1.70% 4.44%
Other Transportation to Work 3.44% 3.01% 4.00%
Work at Home 3.60% 3.66% 4.24%

Travel Time to Work: Half the workers in the area have a longer travel time than this, half have less travel time.

Mode of Transportation to Work: Provides a percentage breakdown by mode of transportation to work in a particular area.

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Employee Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Employee Statistics by NAICS Code McAllen, TX Texas United States
Employees, Total (by Place of Work) 61,459 8,796,027 119,050,433
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.07% 0.09% 0.15%
Mining 0.56% 1.79% 0.48%
Utilities 0.01% 0.50% 0.53%
Construction 2.87% 6.95% 6.25%
Manufacturing 3.41% 9.62% 11.24%
Wholesale Trade 5.35% 5.23% 5.02%
Retail Trade 23.21% 12.98% 13.19%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.84% 4.11% 3.65%
Information 1.38% 2.98% 2.87%
Finance and Insurance 4.28% 5.30% 5.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.53% 2.08% 1.97%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4.16% 6.83% 6.84%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.43% 2.91% 2.61%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 7.00% 7.74% 6.84%
Educational Services 0.83% 1.48% 2.33%
Health Care and Social Assistance 25.48% 13.28% 14.14%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0.81% 1.32% 1.75%
Accommodation and Food Services 11.60% 10.07% 9.86%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 3.19% 4.74% 4.66%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

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Establishment Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Establishments by NAICS Code McAllen, TX Texas United States
Establishments, Total (by Place of Work) 3,966 520,809 7,700,385
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.20% 0.22% 0.31%
Mining 0.50% 1.31% 0.33%
Utilities 0.03% 0.35% 0.22%
Construction 4.97% 8.12% 10.56%
Manufacturing 2.45% 4.04% 4.31%
Wholesale Trade 7.61% 6.15% 5.60%
Retail Trade 21.31% 15.02% 14.62%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.68% 3.13% 2.86%
Information 1.54% 1.86% 1.86%
Finance and Insurance 7.01% 7.29% 6.58%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5.35% 5.07% 4.95%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 10.11% 11.35% 11.28%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.43% 0.79% 0.66%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 3.63% 4.78% 4.98%
Educational Services 0.96% 1.02% 1.13%
Health Care and Social Assistance 15.43% 10.57% 10.21%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0.71% 1.21% 1.63%
Accommodation and Food Services 7.89% 8.31% 8.24%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 6.20% 9.40% 9.70%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

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Household Income Statistics

2010 Household Income Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Total Area Household Income $2,521,194,989 $665,642,637,800 $8,877,041,207,141
Median Household Income $43,405 $54,591 $55,970
Average Household Income $61,080 $73,571 $74,974
Per Capita Household Income $18,452 $26,596 $28,779
 
Income Less than $15,000 17.53% 12.37% 11.96%
Income $15,000 to $24,999 12.28% 9.39% 9.15%
Income $25,000 to $34,999 12.30% 10.28% 9.99%
Income $35,000 to $49,999 14.09% 14.55% 14.37%
Income $50,000 to $74,999 16.86% 18.55% 18.95%
Income $75,000 to $99,999 11.21% 13.62% 14.07%
Income $100,000 to $124,999 6.10% 8.36% 8.54%
Income $125,000 to $149,999 4.48% 5.01% 5.01%
Income $150,000 to $199,999 2.14% 3.58% 3.59%
Income $200,000 and Over 3.01% 4.28% 4.38%

Household Income: Data on consumer income collected by the Census Bureau covers money income received (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues, medicare deductions, etc. Therefore, money income does not reflect the fact that some families receive part of their income in the form of non-cash benefits, such as food stamps, health benefits, rent-free housing, and goods produced and consumed on the farm.

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Retail Sales Statistics

2010 Retail Sales Statistics McAllen, TX Texas United States
Total Retail Sales (Including Food Services) $3,187,103,000 $354,427,058,000 $4,253,550,572,000
Building Materials and Garden Store Sales 5.05% 6.81% 7.42%
Clothing and Accessories Store Sales 9.35% 4.16% 4.47%
Electrical and Appliances Store Sales 3.56% 2.41% 2.37%
Food and Beverage Store Sales 8.47% 13.49% 13.98%
Food Services 7.01% 8.26% 9.50%
Gasoline Stations Store Sales 4.99% 7.97% 7.46%
General Merchandise Store Sales 29.67% 19.62% 17.57%
Health and Personal Care Store Sales 4.23% 4.10% 5.41%
Home Furnishings Store Sales 3.76% 2.51% 2.53%
Miscellaneous Store Sales 1.45% 2.66% 2.94%
Motor Vehicles Store Sales 13.15% 17.99% 16.16%
Nonstore Purchases Store Sales 4.84% 7.83% 7.98%
Sporting Goods Store Sales 4.47% 2.20% 2.20%

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