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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Edinburg

Texas · 48,465 residents · 44.723 sq mi
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Edinburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,938. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 1990. Median home value is $57,100. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,465
+62%since 1990
from 29,885 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,084 / sq mi
+62%since 1990
from 668 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.2
+3%since 1990
from 26.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K45K67K90K112K1990201020202024Edinburg
2024105K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,938
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,854
+59%since 1990
from $7,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.2%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.0
−16%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(22,235)
Black0.4%(131)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(25,619)
Asian0.4%(119)
Diversity Score76.1%(22,738)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(4,772)
Black0.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino88.7%(42,981)
Asian0.6%(293)
Diversity Score24.5%(11,897)
25
−68%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edinburg, Texas?

Edinburg, Texas has about 48,465 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edinburg, Texas?

The typical household in Edinburg, Texas earns about $28,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edinburg, Texas expensive?

In Edinburg, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Edinburg, Texas?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Edinburg, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edinburg, Texas?

About 29.2% of people in Edinburg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edinburg, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edinburg, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,580 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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