Census tract · Hidalgo County
Census Tract 238.04, Hidalgo County, Texas
Census Tract 238.04, GEOID 48215023804, in Hidalgo County, Texas, mostly within Edinburg (92% of its census blocks). 3,498 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±582); the 2020 Census counted 4,188.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,498
±582 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,188
Median household income
$32,409
±$26,061 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $54,338
Median home value
$123,100
±$77,176 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $140,900
Median gross rent
$734
±$146 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $957
Where is Census Tract 238.04?
Census Tract 238.04 is one of 212 census tracts in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 1.90 square miles of land, 2,201 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48215023804, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Edinburg | 92% |
| Lopezville | 6% |
| Murillo | 2% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 238.04: Tract 217.04 ($66,918), Tract 217.06, Tract 218.09 ($39,229), Tract 238.03 ($60,455), Tract 238.05 ($80,871) and Tract 239.06 ($62,306). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 238.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 238.04's population at 3,498 (±582) in 1,158 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,188 residents and 1,379 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 238.04 | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,498±582 | 104,550 |
| Households | 1,158±109 | 35,680 |
| Average household size | 2.85±0.42 | 2.80 |
| Housing units | 1,251±94 | 39,242 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 238.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 238.04 is 29.9 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 5.7%. 29.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 238.04 | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.9±8.1 | 30.2 |
| Under 18 years | 27.1%±7.6 pts | 27.7% |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±9.0 pts | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 93.2%±6.5 pts | 86.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±5.9 pts | 8.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.2%±8.9 pts | 19.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 82.3%±7.7 pts | 71.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 4.2% |
| With a disability | 23.5%±9.3 pts | 11.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.8%±8.7 pts | 24.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 60.8%±12.7 pts | 81.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3%±9.5 pts | 28.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6%±3.8 pts | 9.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4%±5.4 pts | 86.7% |
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 Census Tract 238.04 earn?
The median household income for Census Tract 238.04 is published as $32,409 with a margin of ±$26,061, too wide to rely on. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 238.04 | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,409±$26,061 | $59,466 |
| Mean household income | $62,123±$17,226 | $80,807 |
| Per capita income | $21,421±$5,256 | $28,336 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.1%±13.4 pts | 26.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7%±19.8 pts | 36.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.6%±13.3 pts | 23.0% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8%±7.5 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.8%±11.3 pts | 89.0% |
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 Census Tract 238.04?
Owners occupy 52.2% of Census Tract 238.04's occupied homes and renters 47.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,100 by its owner (±$77,176). The median renter pays $734 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 238.04 | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,100±$77,176 | $189,600 |
| Median gross rent | $734±$146 | $996 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8%±21.8 pts | 42.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,399±$220 | $1,670 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.2%±10.8 pts | 53.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.8%±10.8 pts | 46.7% |
| Housing units | 1,251±94 | 39,242 |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.6%±10.3 pts | 57.9% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±5.8 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 3.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.2%±10.4 pts | 27.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.9%±9.0 pts | 5.4% |
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 do people in Census Tract 238.04 get to work?
68.1% of Census Tract 238.04's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 238.04 | Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.8%±10.4 pts | 62.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±5.2 pts | 6.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1%±13.4 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.9%±12.9 pts | 11.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 5.1%±5.6 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±3.7 pts | 10.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±4.7 | 21.8 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
How does Census Tract 238.04 compare with the other tracts in Hidalgo County?
Among Hidalgo County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 238.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hidalgo County | In Edinburg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133rd of 211 | 17th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th of 212 | 15th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 96th of 210 | 13th of 21 |
| Median home value | 108th of 198 | 16th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 161st of 185 | 20th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 99th of 165 | 12th of 21 |
| Median age | 127th of 210 | 10th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 176th of 210 | 15th of 20 |
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 238.04?
6 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 238.04 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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