Hidalgo County, TX Demographics
What is the population of Hidalgo County?
There are 841,309 residents in Hidalgo County, with a median age of 31. Of this, 49.49% are males and 50.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.4% of the resident pool in Hidalgo County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.44%. Additionally, 18.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 750,522 people in Hidalgo County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 841,309 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 416,354 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 424,955 | 0.4% |
Male Population 49.49%
Female Population 50.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 609,067 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 79,425 | 1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 152,817 | -0.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.44%
Not Citizen 18.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 5,511 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 55,718 | 2.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,901 | -1.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,988 | 1.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 750,522 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.67%
Moved from Same County 6.72%
Moved from Same State 1.32%
Moved from Different State 0.72%
Same House as Last Year 90.57%
What are the employment statistics in Hidalgo County?
White-collar workers make up 73.09% of the working population in Hidalgo County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.91%. There are also 47,182 entrepreneurs in Hidalgo County (14.33% of the workforce); 214,942 workers employed in private companies (65.3%); and 55,909 people working in governmental institutions (16.99%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 240,584 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 88,574 | 5.9% |
White Collar 73.09%
Blue Collar 26.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 47,182 | 5.2% |
| Private Companies | 214,942 | 1.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 55,909 | 0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,125 | 3.7% |
Self Employees 14.33%
Private Companies 65.3%
Governmental Workers 16.99%
Not for Profit Companies 3.38%
How many households are there in Hidalgo County?
There are a total of 249,871 households in Hidalgo County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.42% of these Hidalgo County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.58%. Additionally, 46.23% of households have children and 53.77% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 249,871 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 195,959 | 0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 53,912 | 7.8% |
Family Households 78.42%
Non-Family Households 21.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 115,507 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 134,364 | 4.2% |
Households with Children 46.23%
Households without Children 53.77%
What are the median and average incomes in Hidalgo County?
The average annual household income in Hidalgo County is $63,528, while the median household income sits at $47,038 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,319, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,252. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,928 and $31,830, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $63,528 | 11.9% |
| Median Household Income | $47,038 | 13.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 593,206 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hidalgo County?
There are 288,086 housing units in Hidalgo County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1996. Of the 249,871 occupied housing units in Hidalgo County, 67.7% are owner-occupied, while 32.3% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 40.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $144,400. In general, housing costs reach $670 per month in Hidalgo County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 288,086 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1996 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,263 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,408 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7,263 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13,025 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,043 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 46,175 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 57,147 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 79,853 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 47,509 | 14.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,400 | 274.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 249,871 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 169,174 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $80,697 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 67.7%
Renter Occupied 32.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 68,682 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 100,492 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $144,400 | 21.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $83,400 | 22.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $670 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 40.6%
Without Mortgage 59.4%
What is the level of education in Hidalgo County?
Approximately 40.19% of the population in Hidalgo County holds a high school degree (that's 227,806 residents), while 20.04% have attained a college certificate (113,565 locals) and 12.83% have a bachelor's degree (72,704 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 89,910 | -4.2% |
| Some High School | 227,806 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 113,565 | 2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 32,715 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 72,704 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,088 | 5.2% |
No High School 15.86%
Some High School 40.19%
Some College 20.04%
Associate Degree 5.77%
Bachelor's Degree 12.83%
Graduate Degree 5.31%
What is the marital status of Hidalgo County residents?
A total of 227,377 people in Hidalgo County have never been married (which represents 35.41% of the total population), while 315,797 of them are wedded (49.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 19,478 (3.03%) and 48,348 (7.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 227,377 | 4.4% |
| Married | 315,797 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 19,478 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 31,089 | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 48,348 | 48,348.0% |
Never Married 35.41%
Married 49.18%
Separated 3.03%
Widowed 4.84%
Divorced 7.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hidalgo County?
The top three means of transportation people in Hidalgo County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 279,124 residents commute by car, 3,772 prefer going to work by walking and 684 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 279,124 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 684 | 8.9% |
| Railroad | 81 | 2.5% |
| Bicycle | 328 | -31.1% |
| Motorcycle | 105 | 52.2% |
| TaxiCab | 185 | -5.1% |
| Walk | 3,772 | 18.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Hidalgo County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78501 | 59,954 | 21,415 | $47,809.00 | $64,779.00 |
| 78503 | 21,799 | 6,441 | $44,879.00 | $76,352.00 |
| 78504 | 60,999 | 19,158 | $71,648.00 | $102,905.00 |
| 78516 | 34,469 | 10,175 | $50,282.00 | $64,110.00 |
| 78537 | 51,034 | 13,828 | $35,214.00 | $48,817.00 |
| 78538 | 10,091 | 2,973 | $41,081.00 | $56,504.00 |
| 78539 | 37,182 | 13,999 | $60,202.00 | $88,064.00 |
| 78541 | 48,558 | 15,113 | $45,738.00 | $62,507.00 |
| 78542 | 83,925 | 21,779 | $51,979.00 | $65,679.00 |
| 78543 | 8,614 | 2,815 | $46,624.00 | $65,602.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.