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Hidalgo

Texas · 11,198 residents · 8.347 sq mi
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Hidalgo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,066. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,100. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,198
+53%since 2000
from 7,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.7
+9%since 2000
from 24.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K9K12K16K1990201020202024Hidalgo
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,066
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,587
+98%since 2000
from $5,849 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−7%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(142)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(7,157)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(380)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(165)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(11,015)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.1%(12)
Diversity Score4.1%(462)
Diversity Score
4
−21%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
45.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidalgo, Texas?

Hidalgo, Texas has about 11,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hidalgo, Texas?

The typical household in Hidalgo, Texas earns about $30,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hidalgo, Texas expensive?

In Hidalgo, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Hidalgo, Texas?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hidalgo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidalgo, Texas?

About 24.8% of people in Hidalgo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidalgo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidalgo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,906 residents, a change of about 240 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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