Edinburg is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Edinburg has a 2024 population of 107,495. It is also the county seat of Hidalgo County. Edinburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.6% annually and its population has increased by 6.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 100,711 in 2020.
The average household income in Edinburg is $73,737 with a poverty rate of 25.74%. The median age in Edinburg is 29.9 years: 29.2 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edinburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,146 | 50.66% |
| Two or more races | 39,139 | 38.77% |
| Other race | 6,118 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 2,231 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 2,080 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,600 | 2.85 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 13,842 | 3.63 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 10,337 | 1.25 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 7,004 | 3.68 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 2,417 | 2.81 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,211 | 8.81% |
| Associates Degree | 3,346 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,158 | 18.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,660 | 9.57% |
| High School Graduate | 13,512 | 22.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,703 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 13,536 | 22.89% |
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 | 50,089 | 39,304 | 13,043 |
| 2+ Races | 22,481 | 17,639 | 5,844 |
| White | 5,863 | 5,059 | 2,238 |
| Other Race | 3,563 | 2,568 | 780 |
| Asian | 1,570 | 1,529 | 1,301 |
| Black | 1,220 | 959 | 134 |
| Native American | 188 | 188 | 80 |
| Islander | 50 | 47 | 43 |
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 islander people with a rate of 86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,075 | $59,376 | $51,413 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,795 | $79,000 | $69,765 |
| High School Graduate | $27,539 | $34,838 | $20,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,567 | $34,554 | $13,314 |
| Overall | $40,167 | $47,313 | $32,539 |
| Some College | $36,370 | $45,845 | $31,250 |
$40,167
Average Earnings
$47,313
Average Male
$32,539
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.67% of Edinburg residents speak only English, while 72.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84,432 | 21,812 | 25.83% |
| Multiple | 37,878 | 9,544 | 25.2% |
| White | 7,620 | 2,486 | 32.62% |
| Other | 5,079 | 2,212 | 43.55% |
| Asian | 2,213 | 282 | 12.74% |
| Black | 1,343 | 73 | 5.44% |
| Native | 179 | 62 | 34.64% |
25.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.2%
Male Poverty Rate
27.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edinburg is Other, with 43.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edinburg is Black, with 5.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.47% |
| High School | 22.03% |
| Some College | 17.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.24% |
| Female Employed | 19.41% |
| Male Employed | 14.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,144 | $82,327 |
| Households | $54,139 | $73,737 |
| Married Families | $81,700 | $97,186 |
| Non Families | $38,404 | $48,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,113
Number of Veterans
2,971
Male Veterans
142
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,005 |
| First Gulf War | 946 |
| Vietnam | 779 |
| Korea | 201 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,051 |
| 65 to 74 | 634 |
| 55 to 64 | 615 |
| 75+ | 440 |
| 18 to 34 | 373 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,268 | 3.61% |
| White | 1,760 | 4.8% |
| 2+ Races | 1,154 | 4.13% |
| Other Race | 84 | 1.73% |
| Black | 68 | 5.29% |
| Native American | 47 | 23.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
69.55%
Born in Edinburg
79.82%
Native Born
20.18%
Foreign Born
12.63%
Non Citizen
7.55%
Naturalized
79.82% of Edinburg residents were born in the United States, with 69.55% having been born in Texas. 12.63% 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 | 115,975 | 1,696 | 1.48% |
| 2028 | 114,279 | 1,696 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 112,583 | 1,696 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 110,887 | 1,696 | 1.55% |
| 2025 | 109,191 | 1,696 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 107,495 | 1,696 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 105,799 | 1,500 | 1.44% |
| 2022 | 104,299 | 1,328 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 102,971 | 2,260 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 100,711 | 90 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 100,621 | 2,816 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 97,805 | 2,587 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 95,218 | 2,595 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 92,623 | 957 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 91,666 | 1,403 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 90,263 | 1,954 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 88,309 | 2,061 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 86,248 | 1,439 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 84,809 | 2,269 | 2.75% |
| 2010 | 82,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 48,465 | 18,580 | 62.17% |
| 1990 | 29,885 | 5,810 | 24.13% |
| 1980 | 24,075 | 6,912 | 40.27% |
| 1970 | 17,163 | -1,543 | -8.25% |
| 1960 | 18,706 | 6,323 | 51.06% |
| 1950 | 12,383 | 3,665 | 42.04% |
| 1940 | 8,718 | 3,897 | 80.83% |
| 1930 | 4,821 | -111,154 | -95.84% |