Heidelberg is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Heidelberg has a 2024 population of 1,699. Heidelberg is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,724 in 2020.
The average household income in Heidelberg is $41,764 with a poverty rate of 12.38%. The median age in Heidelberg is 31.4 years: 31.1 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heidelberg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,557 | 70.1% |
| White | 505 | 22.74% |
| Other race | 154 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 578 | 3.84 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Married | 271 | 4.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 191 | 4.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.52 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 21 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
4.26
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
92.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 429 | 30.58% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 2.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.43% |
| High School Graduate | 353 | 25.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 16.61% |
| Some College | 277 | 19.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,403 | 741 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 1,021 | 492 | 35 |
| Other Race | 98 | 71 | 6 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 6.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,102 | $16,263 | $0 |
| Overall | $16,980 | $0 | $16,538 |
| Some College | $27,018 | $27,242 | $26,429 |
$16,980
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$16,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.38% of Heidelberg residents speak only English, while 85.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,221 | 275 | 12.38% |
| Multiple | 1,557 | 193 | 12.4% |
| Other | 154 | 29 | 18.83% |
12.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.75%
Male Poverty Rate
14.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heidelberg is Other, with 18.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heidelberg is Hispanic, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.39% |
| High School | 9.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.19% |
| Female Employed | 7.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,967 | $46,824 |
| Households | $31,466 | $41,764 |
| Married Families | $47,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,228 | $14,775 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
30.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.46%
Born in Heidelberg
82.31%
Native Born
17.69%
Foreign Born
14.59%
Non Citizen
3.11%
Naturalized
82.31% of Heidelberg residents were born in the United States, with 70.46% having been born in Texas. 14.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,699 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 1,701 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,703 | -308 | -15.32% |
| 2021 | 2,011 | 287 | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 1,724 | 356 | 26.02% |
| 2019 | 1,368 | -17 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 1,385 | -243 | -14.93% |
| 2017 | 1,628 | 39 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1,589 | -217 | -12.02% |
| 2015 | 1,806 | -505 | -21.85% |
| 2014 | 2,311 | -116 | -4.78% |
| 2013 | 2,427 | 342 | 16.4% |
| 2012 | 2,085 | 265 | 14.56% |
| 2011 | 1,820 | 95 | 5.51% |
| 2010 | 1,725 | 0 | 0% |