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 $46,401 with a poverty rate of 27.85%. The median age in Edcouch is 39.4 years: 39.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edcouch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,406 | 51.52% |
| White | 1,313 | 48.11% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,072 | 2.55 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 430 | 3.24 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Non Family | 373 | 1.06 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 259 | 3.55 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 10 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 9.73% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 2.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 837 | 45.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 22.49% |
| Some College | 146 | 7.89% |
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 | 1,799 | 1,251 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 866 | 663 | 54 |
| White | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 6.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,208 | $29,623 | $28,615 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,115 | $50,707 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,857 | $39,018 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $32,083 | $53,750 |
$37,857
Average Earnings
$39,018
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
6.59% of Edcouch residents speak only English, while 93.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,678 | 757 | 28.27% |
| Multiple | 1,406 | 391 | 27.81% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| White | 51 | 3 | 5.88% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
27.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.8%
Male Poverty Rate
31.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edcouch is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edcouch is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 38.4% |
| High School | 18.88% |
| Some College | 7.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $60,761 |
| Households | $33,258 | $46,401 |
| Married Families | $53,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,031 | $17,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
44
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
70.32%
Born in Edcouch
82.89%
Native Born
17.11%
Foreign Born
9.2%
Non Citizen
7.91%
Naturalized
82.89% of Edcouch residents were born in the United States, with 70.32% having been born in Texas. 9.2% 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% |