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Hidalgo County

New Mexico · 4,894 residents · 3,438.551 sq mi
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Hidalgo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,733. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,038 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,800. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,894
−17%since 2000
from 5,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+18%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hidalgo County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,733
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,819 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,451
+40%since 2000
from $12,431 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(2,532)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino56%(3,324)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(3,675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(2,025)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(2,769)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other1%(51)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,100)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

Hidalgo County, New Mexico has about 4,894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Hidalgo County, New Mexico earns about $36,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hidalgo County, New Mexico expensive?

In Hidalgo County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hidalgo County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

About 22.6% of people in Hidalgo County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidalgo County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidalgo County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,064 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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