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Edinburg, TX

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Edinburg, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

104,550population

30.2median age

This community is a community of 104,550 with a median age of 30.2. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (86.7%) with a significant White community (8.6%). Median household income is $59,466. 81.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.3%, with a median home value of $189,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

86.7%90,694

White

8.6%8,975

Asian

2.6%2,724

Black

1.4%1,512

Two or More

0.4%388

Other

0.1%126

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%73

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%2,700

High School Diploma

20.2%12,518

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%3,783

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%9,835

Associate's Degree

6.3%3,916

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%11,533

Master's Degree

7.1%4,419

Professional Degree

1.2%762

Doctorate

1.5%908

HS or Higher

81.2%

BA or Higher

28.4%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

$189,600median home value

$996median rent

53.3%homeownership

39,242total units

9.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.3%

Renter 46.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%1,069

$50K–$100K

14.2%2,707

$100K–$150K

12.4%2,368

$150K–$200K

22.4%4,258

$200K–$300K

30.4%5,782

$300K–$500K

12.5%2,377

$500K–$1M

1.8%335

$1M+

0.7%130

Rent Distribution

Under $500

848

$500–$750

1,921

$750–$1,000

5,080

$1,000–$1,250

4,208

$1,250–$1,500

1,956

$1,500–$2,000

1,168

$2,000+

326

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%1,429

2010–2019

27.4%10,752

2000–2009

28.1%11,010

1990–1999

14.5%5,686

1980–1989

9.4%3,688

1970–1979

10.4%4,074

1960–1969

3.9%1,547

1950–1959

1.8%701

1940–1949

0.3%124

1939 or earlier

0.6%231

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%33,041

Utility Gas

4.8%1,708

No Fuel

1.1%391

Solar

0.7%243

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%226

Other

0.1%35

Fuel Oil

0.1%26

Wood

0%10

Household Economyi

$59,466median household income

$28,336per capita income

24.9%poverty rate

6%unemployment

48,526labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%2,432

$10K–$15K

4.8%1,702

$15K–$20K

4.9%1,732

$20K–$25K

7%2,500

$25K–$30K

5.1%1,803

$30K–$35K

3.9%1,381

$35K–$40K

2.5%882

$40K–$45K

4%1,438

$45K–$50K

4.5%1,608

$50K–$60K

6.9%2,468

$60K–$75K

9.8%3,502

$75K–$100K

12.2%4,341

$100K–$125K

8.7%3,119

$125K–$150K

8.1%2,882

$150K–$200K

5.3%1,893

$200K+

5.6%1,997

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,628

Residentsi

3,802

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing361 homes91% occupied$374/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,031 homes92% occupied$374/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8236 homes92% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,466/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

76.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

18.9%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

79.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.6% of subsidized households are minority

16.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20,59319.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

16,335

Philippines

740

India

449

Korea

428

China

136

Guatemala

117

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

44,421

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

45,293

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,188(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76%Insured

24%Uninsured