Edcouch is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Edcouch has a 2024 population of 2,654. Edcouch is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,744 in 2020.
The average household income in Edcouch is $54,210 with a poverty rate of 25.56%. The median age in Edcouch is 38.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edcouch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,763 | 64.02% |
| Two or more races | 991 | 35.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 977 | 2.82 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Married | 468 | 3.74 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.09 | 36 | 64 |
| Female | 218 | 3.02 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Male | 27 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 8.16% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 6.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 3.48% |
| High School Graduate | 707 | 38.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 453 | 24.63% |
| Some College | 184 | 10.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,809 | 1,231 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 701 | 479 | 45 |
| White | 30 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 10.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,153 | $0 | $65,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,447 | $38,289 | $29,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,519 | $43,935 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,830 | $36,635 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $29,494 | $28,542 | $31,143 |
$34,830
Average Earnings
$36,635
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
4.12% of Edcouch residents speak only English, while 95.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 95.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,724 | 699 | 25.66% |
| Multiple | 991 | 204 | 20.59% |
| White | 30 | 5 | 16.67% |
25.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.58%
Male Poverty Rate
27.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edcouch is Hispanic, with 25.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edcouch is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.28% |
| High School | 12.59% |
| Some College | 9.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,194 | $67,386 |
| Households | $38,594 | $54,210 |
| Married Families | $58,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,125 | $16,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.54%
Born in Edcouch
78%
Native Born
22%
Foreign Born
15.25%
Non Citizen
6.75%
Naturalized
78% of Edcouch residents were born in the United States, with 67.54% having been born in Texas. 15.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,542 | -23 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 2,565 | -22 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,587 | -22 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 2,609 | -23 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 2,632 | -22 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 2,654 | -23 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 2,677 | -27 | -1% |
| 2022 | 2,704 | -25 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 2,729 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 2,744 | -560 | -16.95% |
| 2019 | 3,304 | -28 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 3,332 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 3,339 | 25 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 3,314 | 48 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 3,266 | 24 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 3,242 | 48 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 3,194 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 3,201 | 9 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 3,192 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 3,175 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,342 | 464 | 16.12% |
| 1990 | 2,878 | -214 | -6.92% |
| 1980 | 3,092 | 436 | 16.42% |
| 1970 | 2,656 | -158 | -5.61% |
| 1960 | 2,814 | -111 | -3.79% |
| 1950 | 2,925 | 383 | 15.07% |