Escobares, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Escobares, Texas Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 44.3% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.4x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Escobares, Texas had a total population of 2,573, the 639th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $29,844, which is 62% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 44.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 62% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (44.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Unemployment rate of 10.5% is notably above the national average.

Escobares Quick Facts

Population 2,573

Median Household Income $29,844

Median Home Value $72,800

Poverty Rate 44.3%

Unemployment Rate 10.5%

Median Age 30.5 years

Homeownership Rate 65.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

High School Graduation Rate 56.6%

Diversity Index 1/100

Population 2,573 639th of 1,795

Median Income $29,844 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 44.3% 256% higher than national

Median Home Value $72,800 bottom 10%

How Escobares Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,563	2,573	+0.4%
Median household income	$29,420	$29,844	+1.4%
Median home value	$56,700	$72,800	+28.4%

How Escobares Compares

Median Household Income

Escobares

$29,844

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Escobares

$72,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 42.5%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 17.0%

$100K+ 15.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

15.5%

$15K-$20K

15.1%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

7.7%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

1.4%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

3.9%

$100K-$125K

5.4%

$125K-$150K

3.4%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

10.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.7%

Renter 34.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $815/mo 32.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.5%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

20.8%

55-74

20.3%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Escobares Rankings in Texas

#639 Population of 1,795

#1503 Median Income of 1,546

#1409 Education of 1,795

#1402 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Starr County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rio Grande City	15,396	$44,577	30.8%	$113,200
Roma	11,545	$24,579	37.1%	$94,400
Las Lomas	2,154	$24,583	37.0%	$87,200
Mikes	1,688	$49,375	19.9%	$95,000
La Grulla	1,341	$37,308	19.2%	$54,400
Alto Bonito Heights	1,121	$35,625	81.0%	N/A
Mi Ranchito Estate	1,091	N/A	9.2%	$217,200
Nina	965	$43,553	12.4%	N/A
West Alto Bonito	822	$40,896	44.9%	$82,300
El Refugio	780	$47,440	60.5%	N/A

Cities Similar to Escobares

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Balcones Heights	2,715	$29,375	$199,500	14.3%	45.9%
Ranger	2,641	$34,336	$66,000	14.9%	23.4%
Monte Alto	2,350	$30,486	$89,400	11.1%	67.1%
Clarksville	2,853	$33,014	$53,700	9.8%	16.5%
Las Quintas Fronterizas	2,203	N/A	$145,000	2.9%	29.9%

Population Overview

Escobares is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 2,573. It ranks as the 639th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Escobares is 30.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, Escobares has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Escobares is $29,844. This is 62% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.3%. This is 221% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $72,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Escobares is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Escobares has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 99.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (99.7% vs 39.7%).

Education

8.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 56.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Escobares, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Escobares, Texas?

Escobares, Texas has a population of 2,573 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Escobares, TX?

The median household income in Escobares is $29,844, which is 63% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Escobares, TX?

The poverty rate in Escobares is 44.3%. This means approximately 1,140 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Escobares, Texas?

Escobares's population is 0.3% White, 0.0% Black, 99.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Escobares, TX?

The median home value in Escobares is $72,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Escobares, Texas?

8.5% of adults (25+) in Escobares hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.