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Mercedes, TX

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Population
17,915
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
68 ft
Median Home Value
$111,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$812/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,904
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Mercedes in context.

OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityWeslaco, Texas4.7 miles away · 44,203 residents.

About Mercedes

Mercedes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, operating as part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. Known historically as the Queen City of the Valley, the community of approximately 16,733 is home to the Science Academy of South Texas. Public education is served by the Mercedes Independent School District for local students.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.7rating

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