Hidalgo County, Texas
Located in Texas, Hidalgo County has a population of 891,977 residents and a median age of 30.5 years, making it the #65 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 26.7%. The median home value is $140,900, and the median household income is $54,338, which is 28% below the national median.
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.
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 $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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hidalgo County, 20.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.8% below the national average, ranking #1,887 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hidalgo County is 77.3 years. 37.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 30.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.1% of adults in Hidalgo County smoke , 47.6% are obese , and 17.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 5.4 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hidalgo County is 3.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 6.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
37.3% of children in Hidalgo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 33.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hidalgo County is 51.2%. The mean commute time is 24.2 min, which is 12.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hidalgo County voted Republican with a margin of 2.9%. The vote was 48.1% Dem / 51% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 19.9 toward Republicans .
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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.