Mercedes, TX
Living in Mercedes
Bikeability7
Walkability14
Commute78
Public Transit11
Affordability93
Public Safety68
Airports6
Hospitals72
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate29%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office29%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$423Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercedes
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in Mercedes
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercedes
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercedes, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercedes, TX
First Christian Academy
5 miles, W
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
5 miles, W
Mid Valley Christian School
6 miles, W
Little Einsteins Learning Center
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mercedes, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
19 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
95 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
114 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
136 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercedes, TX
Knapp Medical Center
4 miles, W
Rio Grande State Center
13 miles, E
Harlingen Medical Center
15 miles, E
Palms Behavioral Health
15 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mercedes, TX
Valley International Airport
17 miles, E
McAllen Miller International Airport
20 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
115 miles, N