Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Hidalgo County has a population of 4,041 residents and a median age of 42.6 years, making it the #2,959 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 23.1%. The median home value is $111,000, and the median household income is $48,882, which is 35% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Hidalgo County, 18.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.7% below the national average, ranking #2,304 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hidalgo County is 75.0 years. 23.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.7% of adults in Hidalgo County smoke , 34.9% are obese , and 17.0% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 67.2 per 100,000.
Families & Children
32.7% of children in Hidalgo County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 15.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hidalgo County is 62.3%. The mean commute time is 25.0 min, which is 9.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hidalgo County voted Republican with a margin of 23.3%. The vote was 37.9% Dem / 61.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.