Hidalgo County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,041 | — | #2,959 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,882 | -35.0% | #2,834 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,000 | -60.6% | #2,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | -30.0% | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | +83.2% | #2,909 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hidalgo County has a population of 4,041, making it the #2,959 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hidalgo County is $48,882, ranking #2,834 out of 3,222 counties — 35.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Hidalgo County is $111,000 (-60.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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86.7% of residents in Hidalgo County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.
About Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has a total population of 4,041, making it the 2,959th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hidalgo County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hidalgo County is $48,882, which ranks #2,834 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Hidalgo County is $111,000, 60.6% below the national median. Renters in Hidalgo County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hidalgo County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Hidalgo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Hidalgo County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.