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Edcouch, Texas
Edcouch, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Edcouch had 2,650 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,732 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,739 (±13). GEOID 4822528.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,650
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,732 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,739 ±13
Median household income
$21,843
±$19,582 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$58,500
±$52,414 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$552
±$97 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Edcouch and what county is it in?
Edcouch is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 2,640 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edcouch is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edcouch, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,650 people lived in Edcouch on July 1, 2025, down 4.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,732 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,739 (±13).
| Measure | Edcouch | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,739 ±13 | 891,977 | −588 |
| Households | 1,068 ±160 | 270,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.38 | 3.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,156 ±170 | 308,556 | no clear change |
Edcouch's population since 2000
From 3,342 in 2000 to 2,650 in 2025: down 20.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edcouch as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edcouch?
The median resident of Edcouch is 37.4 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.6%. 17.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edcouch | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±5.9 | 30.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±9.3 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±6.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±8.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.4% ±2.2 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.5% ±7.4 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 93.1% ±4.3 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±6.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.4% ±6.6 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.8% ±10.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.8% ±4.3 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±6.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edcouch earn?
Edcouch's median household income is published as $21,843 with a margin of ±$19,582, too wide to rely on.
| Measure | Edcouch | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,843 ±$19,582 | $54,338 | – |
| Mean household income | $39,473 ±$9,613 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,838 ±$3,266 | $23,117 | −$5,588 |
| People below the poverty line | 38.3% ±14.7 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.6% ±24.9 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 51.7% ±13.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 80.8% ±9.4 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.7% ±9.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edcouch?
Owners occupy 49.7% of Edcouch's occupied homes and renters 50.3%. The median renter pays $552 a month including utilities, and 52.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edcouch | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $58,500 ±$52,414 | $140,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $552 ±$97 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.0% ±17.9 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $777 ±$212 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.7% ±11.6 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.3% ±11.6 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,156 ±170 | 308,556 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0% ±10.5 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±3.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.3% ±8.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5% ±6.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.8% ±11.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edcouch building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Edcouch in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edcouch work and get to work?
84.4% of Edcouch's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.7%.
| Measure | Edcouch | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.4% ±9.3 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.7% ±8.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.4% ±8.7 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±6.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±3.4 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edcouch?
1 census tract lies mostly in Edcouch, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 245.02Hidalgo County | 3,342 | $32,865 |
| Tract 245.01Hidalgo County | 4,398 | $27,355 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edcouch) · Census block assignment files
How does Edcouch compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edcouch is the 6,726th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 526th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Edcouch is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 526th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 738th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 128th | 979 |
| Per capita income | 950th | 978 |
| Median gross rent | 835th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 853rd | 877 |
| Median age | 429th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 919th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 760th | 976 |
Edcouch's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Edcouch with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edcouch?
22 of the 57 figures for Edcouch on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edcouch are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edcouch.