Harlingen supports your success with dynamic demographics from both sides of the border. On the Texas side, Harlingen puts a total population of 1,345,218, and a labor force of 581,552 within 50 miles, while also offering fast access to the demographic advantages of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas just minutes away. Tamaulipas’ total population of 3.58 million (2022) includes a combined population of nearly 1.56 million in the border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros (2024). In the Harlingen region, the workforce is strong, and the fabric of life is rich and diverse.