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About Our Community

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Welcome to The Queen City

Mercedes, Texas is more than just a great place to do business; it is also a great place to call home.

Mercedes is a traditional working community where seventy-four percent (74%) of families own their own home. The community offers a hometown atmosphere and an excellent place to raise a family. It provides its residents with fine medical facilities, good schools and a diverse array of sports and recreation activities.

Mercedes offers a variety of housing options whether looking to buy or build a home. In recent years, many people have discovered Mercedes as a great location to live and build a family. From country club living on a historic 18 hole golf course to suburban neighborhoods, planned communities or more private ranchettes, Mercedes is the ideal place to make a house a home.

Population

Mercedes is the fastest growing MSA in Texas and one of the fastest growing MSAs in the U.S., with a current population of 774,769. To date, the MSA has grown by more than 391,224 people since 1990, an 102% growth rate, or 5.1% annually.

Mercedes has grown by 15.6% since 2000, adding more than 2,100 people for a total population of 15,570. In addition, Hispanics are currently the largest and fastest growing minority group with 50.3 million as of January 1, 2010, 16.3 percent of the U.S. population.

With 88.3% of the MSA population being Hispanic, the MSA has the 15th largest Hispanic population in the U.S. and the Rio Grande Valley is the 6th largest Hispanic market in the U.S. Furthermore, the median age of Hispanics is 27.4 compared with the population as a whole at 36.4.

  Mercedes MSA Texas USA
1990 11,581 383,545 16,986,510 248,709,873
2000 12,694 569,463 20,851,820 281,421,906
2010 15,570 774,769 25,145,561 308,745,538
Growth 34.4% 102% 48% 24.8%

Household Characteristics

The Mercedes Household Characteristics chart illustrates that 50% of the households in Mercedes are valued over $40,100. The distribution of Mercedes household income depicts 16% of residents earn between $25,000 and $35,000, 16% of residents earn between $35,001 and $50,000, 9% of residents earn between $50,001 and $75,000, and 5% of Mercedes residents earn over $75,001 a year.

Educational Attainment

Mercedes Educational Attainment chart for residents over 25 years of age portrays the importance of education in the Mercedes community. In Mercedes, 53% of the residents have a high school diploma and 15% have or are attending college. 2.5% of its residents possess an associate’s degree, 6.8% have a bachelor’s degree, and 3.2 % of Mercedes residents have acquired a graduate degree.

Ethnic Composition

The Ethnic Composition chart illustrates the Mercedes population is 90% Hispanic. This ethnic distribution is quite common in the Rio Grande Valley region and in cities along the Texas-Mexico border.

Age & Gender Distribution
Mercedes MSA
Under 18 33% 35%
18-24 12% 12%
25-44 23% 28%
45-64 18% 16%
65 & Older 14% 10%
Male 47% 49%
Female 53% 51%
Median Age 29.4 27.2
Household Characteristics
Mercedes MSA
Households 4,762 215,214
Median Home Value $40,100 $52,400
Median Household Income $23,064 $24,863
Household Income Distribution
$25k – $35k 675 22,720
$35k – $50l 665 22,102
$50k – $75l 392 18,505
$75k – Above 206 14,660
Average People per Household 3.27 3.6
Educational Attainment
Mercedes MSA
High School Grad 1,922 87,489
Some College 1,152 55,040
Associate’s Degree 188 10,847
Bachelor’s Degree 514 38,868
Graduate’s Degree 244 15,881
Ethnic Composition (2010)
Mercedes MSA
Hispanic 90% 88.3%
White 9.7% 10.4%
Other 0.3% 1.3%
TOTAL 100% 100%

Agendas & Minutes

  • March 29, 2023
    • Special Meeting Agenda
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    • Regular Meeting Agenda
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320 S. Ohio
Mercedes, Texas 78570
(956) 565-2230

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