Hidalgo is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Hidalgo has a 2024 population of 14,903. Hidalgo is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 6.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,003 in 2020.
The average household income in Hidalgo is $59,707 with a poverty rate of 26.91%. The median age in Hidalgo is 28.8 years: 26.6 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hidalgo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 5,799 | 41.2% |
| Two or more races | 4,355 | 30.94% |
| White | 3,918 | 27.84% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,705 | 3.8 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 2,019 | 4.38 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 990 | 3.68 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.14 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 266 | 4.09 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 908 | 11.48% |
| Associates Degree | 469 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,488 | 18.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,831 | 23.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,604 | 20.27% |
| Some College | 1,428 | 18.05% |
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 | 7,851 | 5,339 | 1,662 |
| Other Race | 3,505 | 2,102 | 698 |
| 2+ Races | 2,395 | 1,762 | 616 |
| White | 60 | 60 | 10 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,275 | $38,262 | $38,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,063 | $53,750 | $24,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,518 | $24,157 | $13,526 |
| Overall | $29,855 | $34,498 | $21,579 |
| Some College | $30,625 | $33,472 | $26,406 |
$29,855
Average Earnings
$34,498
Average Male
$21,579
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
4.48% of Hidalgo residents speak only English, while 95.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 95.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,934 | 3,700 | 26.55% |
| Other | 5,799 | 1,836 | 31.66% |
| Multiple | 4,319 | 731 | 16.93% |
| White | 101 | 75 | 74.26% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
26.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.07%
Male Poverty Rate
26.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo is Multiple, with 16.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.42% |
| Some College | 17.29% |
| High School | 11.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.72% |
| Male Employed | 22.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.33% |
| Female Employed | 15.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,246 | $62,195 |
| Households | $45,919 | $59,707 |
| Married Families | $57,120 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,382 | $33,876 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
124
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 124 | 1.29% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 2.06% |
| White | 49 | 1.96% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
55.32%
Born in Hidalgo
61.89%
Native Born
38.11%
Foreign Born
20.96%
Non Citizen
17.15%
Naturalized
61.89% of Hidalgo residents were born in the United States, with 55.32% having been born in Texas. 20.96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,028 | 225 | 1.42% |
| 2028 | 15,803 | 225 | 1.44% |
| 2027 | 15,578 | 225 | 1.47% |
| 2026 | 15,353 | 225 | 1.49% |
| 2025 | 15,128 | 225 | 1.51% |
| 2024 | 14,903 | 225 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 14,678 | 245 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 14,433 | 214 | 1.51% |
| 2021 | 14,219 | 216 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 14,003 | -139 | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 14,142 | 170 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 13,972 | 158 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 13,814 | 106 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 13,708 | 136 | 1% |
| 2015 | 13,572 | 167 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 13,405 | 179 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 13,226 | 174 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 13,052 | 204 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 12,848 | 246 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 12,602 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,322 | 4,030 | 122.42% |
| 1990 | 3,292 | -12,736 | -79.46% |