Edinburg City PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

127,047

2.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

27.1

1.09% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

27.7%

0.687% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,024

6.25% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$117,900

7.87% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,116

3.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Edinburg City PUMA, TX had a population of 127k people with a median age of 27.1 and a median household income of $48,024. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Edinburg City PUMA, TX grew from 123,760 to 127,047, a 2.66% increase and its median household income grew from $45,200 to $48,024, a 6.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (69.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (16.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (5.86%), Other (Hispanic) (5.64%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%).

79.2% of the households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.1% of the residents in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hidalgo County (North Central)--Edinburg City PUMA, TX are The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (5,876 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was $117,900, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%.

Most people in Edinburg City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Edinburg City PUMA, TX borders Alamo & Donna Cities PUMA, TX, Pharr, San Juan & Hidalgo Cities PUMA, TX, McAllen City PUMA, TX, and Hidalgo County (North & West) PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Edinburg City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 127k people, from which 85.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 21.3% of Edinburg City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (27.1k people).

In 2020, there were 4.29 times more White (Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in Edinburg City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 7.44k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are Spanish (88,173 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (772 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (180 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,815

Women

51%

62,327

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 127,142 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85.1%

2020 Citizenship

83.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 85.1% of Edinburg City PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was 83.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Edinburg City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Edinburg City PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
88.1k ± 3k
Two+ (Hispanic)
20.5k ± 3.52k
White (Non-Hispanic)
7.44k ± 1.09k

91.2%

Hispanic Population

116k people

91.2% of the people in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are hispanic (116k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Edinburg City PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
24,343 ± 3,444 people
Philippines
956 ± 756 people
India
545 ± 572 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Edinburg City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 24,343 Edinburg City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Philippines with 956 and India with 545.

Foreign-Born Population

21.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.1k people

22.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

27.9k people

As of 2020, 21.3% of Edinburg City PUMA, TX residents (27.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was 22.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Edinburg City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
88,173 households (77.3%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
772 households (0.677%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
180 households (0.158%)

79.2% of the households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 77.3% of the households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
831 ± 283
Vietnam
752 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
634 ± 182

Edinburg City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Edinburg City PUMA, TX employs 48.1k people. The largest industries in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,205 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,801 people), and Construction (3,082 people), and the highest paying industries are Support activities for mining ($100,931), Car Dealers ($97,194), and National security & international affairs ($95,126).

Males in Edinburg City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,244. The income inequality in Edinburg City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,084

Women

48%

25,032

Men

52%

The workforce of Edinburg City PUMA, TX in 2020 was 48,116 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Edinburg City PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

48.1k

2020 Value

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 3.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Edinburg City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 46.7k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Edinburg City PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,637 people), Retail salespersons (2,615 people), and Cashiers (1,784 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Edinburg City PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.1k

2020 Value

3.1%

1 Year growth

± 3.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Edinburg City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 46.7k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Edinburg City PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,205 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,801 people), and Construction (3,082 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Edinburg City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Edinburg City PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,922

Median earning men ± $2,925

$21,922

Median earning women ± $1,598

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($61,019), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,403), and Public Administration ($50,911).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($33,333), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,481), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,810).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Edinburg City PUMA, TX awarded 5,876 degrees. The student population of Edinburg City PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 13,066 male students and 19,375 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Edinburg City PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (5,023 and 87%), followed by White (273 and 4.73%), Unknown (217 and 3.76%), and Asian (123 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Edinburg City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (5,876 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hidalgo County (North Central)--Edinburg City PUMA, TX are General Biological Sciences (473 and 8.05%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (435 and 7.4%), and General Psychology (425 and 7.23%).

The median tuition cost in Hidalgo County (North Central)--Edinburg City PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $7,233 for in-state students and $17,049 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Edinburg City PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 32,441 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 32,441 students enrolled in Edinburg City PUMA, TX, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 29,370 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
450 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
425 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
424 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hidalgo County (North Central)--Edinburg City PUMA, TX was General Biological Sciences with 450 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hidalgo County (North Central)--Edinburg City PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,876 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with 5,876 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Edinburg City PUMA, TX, which is 0.592 times less than the 3,692 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,023 degrees mean that there were 18.4 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 273 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,233) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,684) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,238) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.33% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Edinburg City PUMA, TX in 2020 were Primary Education (23.6k), Some college (22.6k), and High School or Equivalent (20.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was $117,900 in 2020, which is 0.513 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $109,300 to $117,900, a 7.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Edinburg City PUMA, TX is 60.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Edinburg City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Edinburg City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Edinburg City PUMA, TX is $48,024. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$117,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,851

$22,588

Median Property Taxes

±$1,511

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Edinburg City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Edinburg City PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 60.5% of the housing units in Edinburg City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Edinburg City PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Edinburg City PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,024

Median Household Income

± $4,585

37.3k

Number of Households

± 2,135

In 2020, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX grew to $48,024 from the previous year's value of $45,200.

The following chart displays the households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.46

2020 Wage GINI in Edinburg City PUMA, TX

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in Edinburg City PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Edinburg City PUMA, TX was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.04% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Edinburg City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Edinburg City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Edinburg City PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (4.09%)

In 2018, 79.5% of workers in Edinburg City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (4.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Edinburg City PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Edinburg City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Edinburg City PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Edinburg City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Edinburg City PUMA, TX (34.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Edinburg City PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

73.9% of the population of Edinburg City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 4.46% on Medicare, 8.42% on non-group plans, and 0.97% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 36% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 30.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.86% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

26.1%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

4.46%

Medicare

8.42%

Non-Group

0.97%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Edinburg City PUMA, TX grew by 0.293% from 26% to 26.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Edinburg City PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.