Pharr, TX Demographics

A map of Pharr's Population by Race

Pharr, Texas had a population of 79,715 in 2020. It was 4.7% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 94.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pharr, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is the 51st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pharr's White Population

3,733 residents of Pharr identify as White, or 4.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Pharr considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #1609 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is more White than neighboring San Juan (2.8% White), and Hidalgo (1.9% White). Pharr is less White than neighboring Alamo (11.8% White), North Alamo (5.7% White), and McAllen (9.2% White).

Pharr's Black Population

134 residents of Pharr identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pharr slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #1345 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is more Black than neighboring San Juan (0.1% Black), Alamo (0.1% Black), North Alamo (0.1% Black), and Hidalgo (0.1% Black). Pharr is less Black than neighboring McAllen (0.6% Black).

Pharr's Asian Population

293 residents of Pharr identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pharr roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #855 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is more Asian than neighboring San Juan (0.2% Asian), Alamo (0.1% Asian), North Alamo (0.1% Asian), and Hidalgo (0% Asian). Pharr is less Asian than neighboring McAllen (2.5% Asian).

Pharr's Hispanic Population

75,199 residents of Pharr identify as Hispanic, or 94.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pharr considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #232 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is more Hispanic than neighboring Alamo (87.2% Hispanic), North Alamo (93.6% Hispanic), and McAllen (86.7% Hispanic). Pharr is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan (96.4% Hispanic), and Hidalgo (97.7% Hispanic).

Pharr's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Pharr identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pharr roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #1386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan (0.3% Native American/Other), Alamo (0.3% Native American/Other), North Alamo (0.5% Native American/Other), and McAllen (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pharr's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Pharr identify as Multiracial, or 0.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pharr roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Pharr is ranked #1625 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pharr is more Multiracial than neighboring North Alamo (0.1% Multiracial), and Hidalgo (0.1% Multiracial). Pharr is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamo (0.3% Multiracial), and McAllen (0.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.