Population 8,129 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palmview South
Household size in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.72 | 3.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.68 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 3.66 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.29 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.25 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Palmview South is a place of big households: 3.29 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the McAllen area overall, where it has 3.42 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.72, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4 | 28.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 29.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 30.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.0 | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Palmview South skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 51 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 18.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Palmview South (21.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Palmview South
Renters in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 29.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 32.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 32.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 32.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Palmview South is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About eight in ten owners (81.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 12.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Palmview South: 19.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1998 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Palmview South is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of the McAllen area. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $433 | $597 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $624 | $652 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $737 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $725 | $987 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$390 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Palmview South runs $725 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Palmview South
Bachelor's degrees in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 15.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 20.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Palmview South have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 59.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 61.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 60.0% | 64.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.1% | 69.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +10.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in Palmview South never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Palmview South
| Period | Palmview South | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palmview South is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the McAllen area overall (7.6%). Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Palmview South compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmview South | 3.29 | 44.3 | 21.2% | 23.8% | 19.3% | 1995 | $725 | 10.0% | 68.1% | 5.9% |
| Palmview | 3.54 | 32.0 | 21.3% | 25.6% | 7.7% | 2001 | $781 | 12.6% | 61.8% | 7.8% |
| Abram | 3.47 | 30.4 | 25.0% | 13.0% | 8.7% | 1995 | $848 | 19.3% | 71.2% | 6.3% |
| Madero | 2.79 | 35.6 | 12.2% | 26.0% | 13.5% | 2002 | $1,060 | 22.5% | 61.1% | 4.0% |
| Mission | 3.36 | 33.2 | 18.8% | 25.6% | 13.1% | 1999 | $1,025 | 21.8% | 67.4% | 7.7% |
| Penitas | 4.04 | 28.9 | 26.0% | 21.4% | 11.5% | 2003 | $856 | 9.7% | 54.4% | 6.8% |
| Palmhurst | 3.32 | 32.0 | 10.7% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1999 | $1,033 | 42.9% | 85.7% | 5.8% |
| Alton | 3.80 | 26.3 | 18.9% | 41.4% | 11.4% | 2004 | $1,048 | 14.3% | 66.5% | 8.5% |
| La Joya | 4.08 | 27.7 | 22.5% | 29.2% | 14.9% | 1999 | $880 | 14.3% | 60.1% | 5.0% |
| Granjeno | 3.27 | 36.4 | 10.4% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 2002 | $802 | 30.2% | 73.1% | 3.1% |
| McAllen area | 3.42 | 31.9 | 18.6% | 32.5% | 12.4% | 1998 | $987 | 20.3% | 69.8% | 7.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Palmview South. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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