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.

Edinburg, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

104,550

Median Agei

30.2

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

Median Home Valuei

$189,600

Median Renti

$996

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.3%19,026

Renter-Occupied

46.7%16,654

Total Units

39,242

Homeownership

53.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

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

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,466

Mean Household Incomei

$80,807

Per Capita Incomei

$28,336

Poverty Ratei

24.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

48,526

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

Workforce

Total Employed

45,293

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,188(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76%Insured

24%Uninsured