Mission

City in Hidalgo County, Texas

Aerial view of Mission, Texas
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Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 85,778 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmview South, 3.3 miles W.

About Mission

Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, in the US state of Texas. Its population was 85,778 at the 2020 census and an estimated 86,635 in 2022. Mission is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

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Median household income
$60,767
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Median age
34.9
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Mission, TX population

Mission had 85,778 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census85,778
Density2,361 per sq mi (912 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mission at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHidalgo County
TypeCity
Population85,778 (2020)
Land area36.33 sq mi (94.1 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²)
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates26.2041° N, 98.3252° W
ZIP code78572
Official websitemissiontexas.us
Census code (GEOID)4848768

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mission

What county is Mission in?

Mission is in Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the population of Mission, TX?

85,778 people lived in Mission at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mission, TX?

The ZIP code of Mission is 78572.

What is the elevation of Mission?

141 feet (43 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mission?

Palmview South (3.3 mi), Palmview (4.0 mi), Palmhurst (4.2 mi), West Sharyland (4.8 mi), Granjeno (4.8 mi).

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