Edcouch, Texas facts for kids
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Edcouch, Texas
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Location of Edcouch, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,732 |
| • Density | 3,200.97/sq mi (1,236.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78538
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-22528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335079 |
Edcouch is a small city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,732 people lived there. The city is part of a larger area that includes cities like McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission. Edcouch was started in 1927. It was named after Edward Couch, who was a landowner and banker.
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Where is Edcouch Located?
Edcouch is in the eastern part of Hidalgo County, Texas. You can find it where State Highway 107 and Farm to Market Road 1015 meet. Nearby cities include Elsa to the west and La Villa to the east.
Edcouch is about 13 miles (21 km) east of Edinburg. Edinburg is the main city for Hidalgo County. Edcouch is also about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of McAllen. It is 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Harlingen.
The United States Census Bureau says that Edcouch covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Edcouch?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 914 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,758 | 92.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,925 | 66.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,814 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,656 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,092 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,878 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,342 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,161 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,732 | −13.6% | |
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Understanding the 2020 Census Data
The 2020 United States census counted 2,732 people living in Edcouch. There were 1,109 households and 815 families in the city.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (NH) | 63 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.22% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 7 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,655 | 97.18% |
| Total | 2,732 |
Schools in Edcouch
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District serves the students in Edcouch. This district helps students from kindergarten through high school.
Students living in Edcouch can also apply to special schools called magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. Magnet schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology.
See also
In Spanish: Edcouch (Texas) para niños
