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Getting help in Willacy County
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The ACS estimates about 572, give or take 183 civilian veterans in Willacy County.
Among Texas's 254 counties, Willacy County ranks 155th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
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Willacy County
Texas
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
36 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Share rated 70 percent or higher
12 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans 75 and older account for 25 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Willacy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Veterans under 35 account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Willacy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Willacy County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Willacy County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Willacy County
Texas
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$65,952 ± $16,322
$58,337 ± $490
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$26,329 ± $2,547
$39,496 ± $171
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
6.3% ± 9.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
48.7% ± 19.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
69.3% ± 28.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
15.6% ± 24.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
84.6% ± 11.4 points
95.7% ± 0.2 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
15.4% ± 9.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects more veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Willacy County
VA reports 325 veterans in Willacy County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 2 VA-backed home loans out of 89 home loans made in Willacy County (2.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 247, give or take 120) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 90, give or take 87; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Willacy County
VA reported about $10.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $8.4 million in medical care spending in Willacy County for FY2025.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).
TX-607 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 324 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Lasara (unincorporated community): about 1,467 residents
Sebastian (unincorporated community): about 1,021 residents
Los Angeles (unincorporated community): about 553 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
More places (5)
San Perlita (city): about 462 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Port Mansfield (unincorporated community): about 245 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Ranchette Estates (unincorporated community): about 229 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Zapata Ranch (unincorporated community): about 190 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Santa Monica (unincorporated community): about 98 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
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