Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Edcouch, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,739

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

98.4%2,694

White

1.6%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%80

High School Diploma

45.8%803

Some College (<1 yr)

0.5%8

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%128

Associate's Degree

5.8%102

Bachelor's Degree

5%88

Master's Degree

1.4%25

Professional Degree

1.4%24

HS or Higher

71.8%

BA or Higher

7.8%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$58,500

Median Renti

$552

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.7%531

Renter-Occupied

50.3%537

Total Units

1,156

Homeownership

49.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

180

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

12.3%142

2000–2009

21.6%250

1990–1999

20.3%235

1980–1989

13.9%161

1970–1979

8.1%94

1960–1969

8.4%97

1950–1959

6.8%79

1939 or earlier

8.5%98

Heating Fuel

Electricity

99.4%1,062

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$21,843

Mean Household Incomei

$39,473

Per Capita Incomei

$15,838

Poverty Ratei

38.3%

Unemploymenti

14.7%

Labor Forcei

1,103

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

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Public Housing7 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

47817.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

478

Workforce

Total Employed

941

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

28(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.6%Insured

18.4%Uninsured