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Population Review

Edinburg, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Edinburg, Texas is 102,561 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $57,789, the median home value is $174,800, and the median age is 29.9.

The population has grown 31.8% since 2010 (82,504 → 108,733).

102,561

Population

2201

People / sq mi

$57,789

Median Income

$174,800

Median Home Value

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Edinburg covers 46.6 sq mi of land at 2201 people per square mile.

About Edinburg, TX

The poverty rate is what most separates Edinburg from the typical city: 22.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Edinburg is a city in Texas with a population of 102,561. It ranks #40 among cities in Texas by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,789, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 22.4%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $174,800, with typical rent around $968.

28.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.8%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Edinburg: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Edinburg city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Edinburg city had a population of 82,504 in 2010 and 108,733 in 2024, a 31.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 108,733 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.00%.

2024 · 109K20102024
Edinburg city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

108,733

Population (2024)

82,504

Population (2010)

108,733

Peak (2024)

2.00%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201082,504
201184,796
201286,263
201388,355
201490,342
201591,780
201692,776
201795,427
201898,036
2019101,170
2020100,767
2021102,949
2022104,280
2023105,956
2024108,733

Race & Ethnicity

White39.9%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,789

Median Household Income

$27,278

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$174,800

Median Home Value

$968

Median Rent

52.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

80.7%

High School+

28.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

72.7%

Public Transit

9.8%

Work From Home

21.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.7%

Foreign Born

27.8%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

10.9%

With Disability

74.3%

Health Insurance

92.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management34.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.5%
Public Administration7.5%
Construction6.0%
Retail Trade5.5%
Manufacturing4.5%
Information4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Agriculture & Mining3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edinburg, Texas has a population of 102,561 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Edinburg, Texas is $57,789, with 22.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Edinburg, Texas is $174,800, with median monthly rent at $968 and a homeownership rate of 52.5%.

The median age in Edinburg, Texas is 29.9 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has grown 31.8% since 2010 (82,504 → 108,733).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.