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With an estimated 148,782 people as of July 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau), McAllen ranks #186 among U.S. cities by population. It sits in Hidalgo County and counted 142,210 residents in the 2020 census — up roughly 4.6% since. That's a lot of namesakes: Recordwell separates possible matches using available context so you can pick the right person.
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Quick facts: McAllen, Texas
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 148,782 |
| 2020 census | 142,210 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +4.6% |
| Land area | 62.3 sq mi |
| Population density | 2,283 / sq mi |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| U.S. population rank | #186 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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