State
County
Land Area (mi²)
44.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,401.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.00%
Growth Since 2010
39.35%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
881,525
World Population Review
Edinburg, Texas Population 2021
107,438
Edinburg is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. It is also the county seat of Hidalgo County. With a 2020 population of 107,438, it is the 39th largest city in Texas and the 287th largest city in the United States . Edinburg is currently growing at a rate of 3.00% annually and its population has increased by 39.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,100 in 2010. Edinburg reached it's highest population of 107,438 in 2021. Spanning over 45 miles, Edinburg has a population density of 2,402 people per square mile.
The average household income in Edinburg is $65,081 with a poverty rate of 23.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $121,900. The median age in Edinburg is 28.8 years, 28.4 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
Edinburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edinburg was:
- White: 87.91%
- Other race: 6.80%
- Asian: 2.28%
- Black or African American: 1.81%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Edinburg, Texas is 107,438 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 98,036.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 77,100.
Edinburg, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 881,525 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 875,116 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 868,707 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 862,298 | 6,049 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 856,249 | 7,289 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 9,293 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 839,667 | 9,848 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 829,819 | 11,200 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 818,619 | 10,285 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 12,817 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 795,517 | 16,368 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 779,149 | 0.00% |
Edinburg Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,257 | 87.91% |
| Some Other Race | 6,514 | 6.80% |
| Asian | 2,187 | 2.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,731 | 1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 771 | 0.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 387 | 0.40% |
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Edinburg Population by Race
Edinburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Edinburg Population by Age
Edinburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,172 | 3.24 | 55.8 |
| Married | 13,463 | 3.91 | 73.3 |
| Non Family | 7,041 | 1.37 | 35.7 |
| Female | 5,900 | 3.9 | 43.3 |
| Male | 1,768 | 3.38 | 44.6 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
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Edinburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,361 | 11.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,184 | 11.37% |
| High School Graduate | 12,497 | 22.97% |
| Some College | 11,381 | 20.92% |
| Associates Degree | 2,910 | 5.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,457 | 17.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,621 | 10.33% |
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Edinburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Edinburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46,627 | 34,731 | 11,764 |
| White | 5,202 | 4,756 | 2,132 |
| Other Race | 3,890 | 2,329 | 825 |
| Asian | 1,377 | 1,345 | 1,052 |
| Black | 1,048 | 905 | 180 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 388 | 165 |
| Native American | 253 | 225 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.40%.
Edinburg Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,805
Average Earnings
$37,239
Average Male
$27,193
Average Female
Edinburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Edinburg Language by Age
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Edinburg Language
25.62% of Edinburg residents speak only English, while 74.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.72% of the population.
Edinburg Language
Edinburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81,376 | 20,986 | 25.79% |
| Other | 5,117 | 1,403 | 27.42% |
| White | 6,530 | 768 | 11.76% |
| Multiple | 689 | 268 | 38.90% |
| Native | 367 | 74 | 20.16% |
| Black | 1,160 | 12 | 1.03% |
23.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.57%
Male Poverty Rate
26.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Edinburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edinburg is Multiple, with 38.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edinburg is Black, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.58%.
Edinburg Poverty
Edinburg Poverty Rate by Education
Edinburg Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Edinburg Married by Age and Sex
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Edinburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Edinburg Marital Status by Race
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Edinburg Marital Status
Edinburg Veterans by War
Edinburg Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,728 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,056 | 3.57% |
| Other Race | 101 | 1.99% |
| Black | 53 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 38 | 10.95% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.77% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.84% |
Edinburg Veterans by Race
Edinburg Veterans by Education
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10.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
Edinburg Veterans by Education
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64%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Edinburg Employment by Age
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Edinburg Employment by Race
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Edinburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.08%
Native Born
19.92%
Foreign Born
13.96%
Non Citizen
5.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
80.08% of Edinburg residents were born in the United States, with 68.41% having been born in Texas. 13.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Edinburg Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107,438 | 3,134 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 104,304 | 3,134 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 101,170 | 3,134 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 98,036 | 2,609 | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 95,427 | 2,651 | 2.86% |
| 2016 | 92,776 | 996 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 91,780 | 1,438 | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 90,342 | 1,987 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 88,355 | 2,092 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 86,263 | 1,467 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 84,796 | 2,292 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 82,504 | 34,039 | 5.46% |
| 2000 | 48,465 | 18,580 | 4.95% |
| 1990 | 29,885 | 5,810 | 2.19% |
| 1980 | 24,075 | 6,912 | 3.44% |
| 1970 | 17,163 | -1,543 | -0.86% |
| 1960 | 18,706 | 6,323 | 4.21% |
| 1950 | 12,383 | 3,665 | 3.57% |
| 1940 | 8,718 | 3,897 | 6.10% |
| 1930 | 4,821 | 0.00% |