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
8th
Median Household Income $48,882 -35.0% #2,834 / 3,222
12th
Median Age 42.6 years +9.5% #1,325 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $111,000 -60.6% #2,833 / 3,222
12th
Median Gross Rent $814 -30.0% #2,005 / 3,222
38th
Poverty Rate 23.1% +83.2% #2,909 / 3,222
10th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.3%
Native Born
7.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$48,882 −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,834 of 3,222
12th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,834 −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,820 of 3,222
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
23.1% +83.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,909 of 3,222
10th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.5% vs nat'l
Rank #965 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3% −45.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,304 of 3,222
29th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.0 min −9.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,938 of 3,222
40th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$111,000 −60.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,833 of 3,222
12th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$814 −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,005 of 3,222
38th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.8% +25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #512 of 3,222
84th percentile
80.8% Homeownership

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Health

86.7% of residents in Hidalgo County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.

86.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.7% −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,722 of 3,222
16th percentile

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.