MCALLEN, Texas — August 27, 2026 — Workforce Solutions (WFS) has released a new special report, “Beyond the Unemployment Rate: Understanding the Workforce Challenges — and Opportunities — Behind the Numbers in Hidalgo, Starr, & Willacy Counties,” providing a broader look at the region’s workforce ecosystem and labor market though an analysis of key workforce and economic data.

The following report contains demographic information for the Rio Grande Valley including Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr and Cameron counties. Please click/tap on the image or title to access the report.