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Edcouch

Texas · 2,732 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Edcouch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,954. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 610 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,500. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,732
−18%since 2000
from 3,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,640 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+32%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Edcouch
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,954
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,544
+221%since 2000
from $6,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(76)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(3,246)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(218)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(63)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino97.2%(2,655)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(169)
Diversity Score
6
−5%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edcouch, Texas?

Edcouch, Texas has about 2,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edcouch, Texas?

The typical household in Edcouch, Texas earns about $30,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edcouch, Texas expensive?

In Edcouch, Texas, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Edcouch, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Edcouch, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edcouch, Texas?

About 27.2% of people in Edcouch, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edcouch, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edcouch, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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