City · Texas
Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Edinburg had 110,700 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 100,243 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 104,550 (±56). GEOID 4822660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
110,700
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 100,243 · ACS 2020-2024: 104,550 ±56
Median household income
$59,466
±$3,555 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$189,600
±$7,010 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$996
±$35 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Edinburg and what county is it in?
Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 46.6 square miles of land, 2,152 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edinburg 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 Edinburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 110,700 people lived in Edinburg on July 1, 2025, up 10.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 100,243 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 104,550 (±56).
| Measure | Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 104,550 ±56 | 891,977 | +8,703 |
| Households | 35,680 ±937 | 270,210 | +7,508 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.07 | 3.27 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 39,242 ±823 | 308,556 | +8,277 |
Edinburg's population since 2000
From 48,465 in 2000 to 110,700 in 2025: up 128.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edinburg 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 Edinburg?
The median resident of Edinburg is 30.2 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 86.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.6%. 19.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 ±0.8 | 30.5 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±1.3 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±0.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±1.3 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 86.7% ±1.5 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±1.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.7% ±1.7 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 71.9% ±2.2 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9% ±1.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.0% ±2.3 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.2% ±1.7 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.4% ±1.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±1.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.3 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 Edinburg earn?
Half of Edinburg's 35,680 households earn less than $59,466 a year (±$3,555), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $59,902 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,466 ±$3,555 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,807 ±$5,724 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,336 ±$1,866 | $23,117 | +$3,389 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±2.8 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.1% ±5.5 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.0% ±2.8 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±1.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±2.4 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 Edinburg?
Owners occupy 53.3% of Edinburg's occupied homes and renters 46.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,600 by its owner (±$7,010). The median renter pays $996 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,600 ±$7,010 | $140,900 | +$39,578 |
| Median gross rent | $996 ±$35 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1% ±4.7 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,670 ±$52 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.3% ±3.0 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.7% ±3.0 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 39,242 ±823 | 308,556 | +8,277 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.9% ±2.7 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% ±1.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.4% ±2.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±1.7 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 Edinburg building?
Builders took permits for 1,431 new housing units in Edinburg in 2025 (529 in single-family houses), 12.9 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 Edinburg work and get to work?
71.8% of Edinburg's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Edinburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±1.9 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±2.9 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±2.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±1.4 | 22.5 min | +2.4 min |
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 Edinburg?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Edinburg, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $24,306 (Tract 240.02) to $97,417 (Tract 239.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 239.06Hidalgo County | 10,437 | $62,306 |
| Tract 240.04Hidalgo County | 7,642 | $66,009 |
| Tract 239.08Hidalgo County | 7,408 | $87,582 |
| Tract 235.18Hidalgo County | 8,264 | $63,346 |
| Tract 238.06Hidalgo County | 7,604 | $70,956 |
| Tract 236.02Hidalgo County | 7,174 | $76,292 |
| Tract 238.03Hidalgo County | 11,823 | $60,455 |
| Tract 235.24Hidalgo County | 9,263 | $45,417 |
| Tract 240.02Hidalgo County | 5,603 | $24,306 |
| Tract 239.05Hidalgo County | 5,645 | $97,417 |
| Tract 235.30Hidalgo County | 10,238 | $51,667 |
| Tract 240.03Hidalgo County | 4,440 | $54,381 |
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 Edinburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Edinburg compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edinburg is the 293rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Edinburg ranks 600th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 231st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 182nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 600th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 620th | 978 |
| Median home value | 507th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 544th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 302nd | 877 |
| Median age | 868th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 885th | 973 |
| Work from home | 326th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 694th | 976 |
Edinburg's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Edinburg 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 Edinburg?
6 of the 57 figures for Edinburg 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 Edinburg 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 Edinburg.