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Edcouch, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
2,739
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,647
ZIP codes
0
Edcouch and its ZIP codes
Edcouch at a glance
- Edcouch is about 23 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,843 a year, 72% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,500 (79% below Texas) and median rent is $552 a month.
Local data for Edcouch, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edcouch, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,843
Poverty rate
38.3%
Median home value
$58,500
Median rent
$552/mo
Homeownership
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,694), Italian Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Edcouch.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
Edcouch, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.4%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edcouch, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 49°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edcouch, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
43.7%
U.S. 11.1% +32.6 pts
Cities near Edcouch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La VillaCity | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| ElsaCity | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.1 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa RosaTown | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.6 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.4 |
| YznagaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edcouch, TX in?
- Edcouch is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Edcouch, TX?
- About 2,739 people live in Edcouch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edcouch?
- Nearby places include La Villa (2 mi), Elsa (2 mi), Laguna Seca (2.5 mi), La Blanca (4.2 mi), Olivarez (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023