Weslaco is a city in Texas state in USA with a population of 41103 residents.. The poverty rate of Weslaco is 24.3%, which is 74% higher than national average. The typical household in Weslaco earns $47094 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 52.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Weslaco, only 77% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Weslaco remained 3.9%, which is 17% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Weslaco, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Weslaco is 74, which is 26% lower than national average. Median home value in Weslaco is $91500 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Weslaco remained $47094, which is 30% lower than national average.