Hispanic Demographic
The U.S.-Mexico border region hosts an influx of visitors who cross on
a regular basis from Mexico to shop, socialize, vacation and seek a
multitude of services in U.S. border communities.
Mexican visitors constitute an important component in economy of communities along the U.S.- Mexico border. These visitors enter the U.S. regularly for shopping, tourism, work, and socialization with family and friends. In the process, a considerable amount of money is spent on a multitude on items like clothing, groceries, appliances, vehicles, furniture, lodgings, restaurants, medical facilities, etc.
The Mexican cross-border shopper travel parties spent approximately $1,568 per trip day, approximately $4,700 per trip and $11,500 annually.
Population Statistics
| Rio Grande Valley Cameron & Hidalgo County |
El Paso El Paso County |
Laredo Webb County |
|
| Population | 1,119,340 | 742,062 | 236,941 |
| Hispanics | 88.3% | 81.60% | 94.70% |
| Other Language used in Home | 81.70% | 73.30% | 92% |
| Hispanic Home Ownership | 71.30% | 63.60% | 65.7% |
| Median HH Income | $29,937 | $35,116 | $33,696 |
| Per capita income | $10,252 | $12,241 | $10,759 |
| Retail Sales per capeta | $8,196 | $8,373 | $8,945 |
| Hispanic Owned Companies | 69% | 61.90% | 68.70% |
*Source US Census
