About McAllen
Mcallen is located in Hidalgo county Texas with a geographic area of 62.3 square miles. The total population in Mcallen is 142,557 with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 29.2% of the population and over age 65 is 12.7% of the population. The median household income is $49,259, per capita income is $23,104. There are a total of 45,429 housing units with 59.5% owner occupied. Education includes 16.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 34.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Mcallen in the summer is 85 degrees, and in the winter 49 degrees.