City · Texas
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Hidalgo had 15,376 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,964 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,498 (±37). GEOID 4833560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,376
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,964 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,498 ±37
Median household income
$59,441
±$4,786 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$163,600
±$8,355 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$842
±$249 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hidalgo and what county is it in?
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 8.3 square miles of land, 1,673 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hidalgo is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hidalgo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,376 people lived in Hidalgo on July 1, 2025, up 10.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,964 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,498 (±37).
| Measure | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,498 ±37 | 891,977 | +614 |
| Households | 3,909 ±254 | 270,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.70 ±0.24 | 3.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,195 ±272 | 308,556 | no clear change |
Hidalgo's population since 2000
From 7,322 in 2000 to 15,376 in 2025: up 110.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hidalgo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hidalgo?
The median resident of Hidalgo is 31.5 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.8%. 37.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 ±2.0 | 30.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±3.1 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±4.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±2.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.7% ±1.0 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 37.9% ±4.6 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±3.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 30.3% ±4.6 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.5% ±5.6 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.8% ±3.9 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±3.7 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hidalgo earn?
Half of Hidalgo's 3,909 households earn less than $59,441 a year (±$4,786), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,322 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,119 after inflation. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,441 ±$4,786 | $54,338 | +$18,119 |
| Mean household income | $76,059 ±$7,149 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,631 ±$2,081 | $23,117 | +$4,262 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±5.7 pts | 26.7% | −12.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4% ±7.7 pts | 36.4% | −19.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7% ±5.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±3.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hidalgo?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Hidalgo's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 by its owner (±$8,355). The median renter pays $842 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,600 ±$8,355 | $140,900 | +$39,177 |
| Median gross rent | $842 ±$249 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±13.9 pts | 40.7% | −18.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224 ±$68 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±4.4 pts | 67.5% | +9.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±4.4 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,195 ±272 | 308,556 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±7.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.1% ±3.9 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.2% ±4.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hidalgo building?
Builders took permits for 131 new housing units in Hidalgo in 2025 (131 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 4 of 12 months), 8.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hidalgo work and get to work?
79.2% of Hidalgo's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.8%.
| Measure | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±4.1 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% ±2.5 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2% ±4.0 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±3.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min ±1.6 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hidalgo?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Hidalgo (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,692 (Tract 213.10) to $80,809 (Tract 213.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 213.10Hidalgo County | 3,236 | $51,692 |
| Tract 213.11Hidalgo County | 5,768 | $80,809 |
| Tract 213.08Hidalgo County | 2,535 | $34,667 |
| Tract 213.09Hidalgo County | 3,274 | $56,419 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hidalgo) · Census block assignment files
How does Hidalgo compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hidalgo is the 2,371st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 194th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hidalgo ranks 601st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 194th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 235th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 269th | 979 |
| Median household income | 601st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 856th | 978 |
| Median home value | 605th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 699th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 207th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 405th | 877 |
| Median age | 818th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 273rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 503rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 789th | 976 |
Hidalgo's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hidalgo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hidalgo?
15 of the 57 figures for Hidalgo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hidalgo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hidalgo.