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Hidalgo

Illinois · 107 residents (2025 est.) · 0.344 sq mi
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Hidalgo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,156. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−51%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+25%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
50791081371661990201020202024Hidalgo
202460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,156
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,292
+160%since 2000
from $13,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−32%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(1)
Diversity Score4.1%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 52.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidalgo, Illinois?

Hidalgo, Illinois has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hidalgo, Illinois?

The typical household in Hidalgo, Illinois earns about $65,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hidalgo, Illinois?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hidalgo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidalgo, Illinois?

About 25.0% of people in Hidalgo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidalgo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidalgo, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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