Hidalgo County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48215 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 891,977 | — | #65 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,338 | -27.7% | #2,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.5 years | -21.6% | #3,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,900 | -50.0% | #2,380 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | -17.7% | #1,154 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | +111.6% | #3,034 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hidalgo County has a population of 891,977, making it the #65 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.5 years, which is 21.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hidalgo County is $54,338, ranking #2,513 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.7% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Hidalgo County is $140,900 (-50.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $957/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.
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71.8% of residents in Hidalgo County have health insurance coverage, which is 21.8% below the national rate.
About Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County, Texas has a total population of 891,977, making it the 65th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hidalgo County is 30.5 years, which is 21.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hidalgo County is $54,338, which ranks #2,513 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Hidalgo County is $140,900, 50.0% below the national median. Renters in Hidalgo County pay a median gross rent of $957 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hidalgo County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 71.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Hidalgo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (6.0%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.0%).
All data for Hidalgo County, Texas 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.