County · New Mexico
Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Hidalgo County had 3,929 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.9% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. It holds 8 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 35023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,178 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,041
Median household income
$48,882
±$8,524 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$111,000
±$8,757 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$814
±$97 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Hidalgo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,178 residents in Hidalgo County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,929 for July 1, 2025, down 5.9% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,041 over 3,439 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,041 | 2,120,246 | −256 |
| Households | 1,478±107 | 837,414 | −201 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.20 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,232±43 | 956,964 | −222 |
Hidalgo County's population since 2000
From 5,932 in 2000 to 3,929 in 2025: down 33.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County holds 8 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Lordsburg with 2,181 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lordsburg | 2,335 | $36,607 |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton CityGEOID 3518310 | 266 | $56,574 |
| Glen AcresGEOID 3529540 | 204 | $99,688 |
| AnimasGEOID 3503750 | 180 | $103,125 |
| VirdenGEOID 3583200 | 126 | $126,094 |
| RodeoGEOID 3564370 | 108 | not published |
| WindmillGEOID 3585485 | 54 | $79,000 |
| PlayasGEOID 3558210 | 25 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hidalgo County?
The median resident of Hidalgo County is 42.6 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.1%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±1.9 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±0.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.0% | 48.4% | −1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.1%±1.0 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.2%±3.6 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±3.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±3.6 pts | 9.6% | +9.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0%±3.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3%±4.1 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Hidalgo County's 1,478 households earn less than $48,882 a year (±$8,524), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $52,336 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,882±$8,524 | $64,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,510±$7,377 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,834±$3,034 | $36,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1%±4.5 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.4%±11.3 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2%±5.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.4%±5.3 pts | 86.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 80.8% of Hidalgo County's occupied homes and renters 19.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 by its owner (±$8,757). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,000±$8,757 | $248,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $814±$97 | $1,067 | +$197 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6%±15.7 pts | 41.7% | +20.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $988±$170 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.8%±4.8 pts | 70.0% | +10.2 pts |
| Housing units | 2,232±43 | 956,964 | −222 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0%±3.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 26.6%±12.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8%±5.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.7%±5.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±3.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 do people in Hidalgo County get to work?
87.7% of Hidalgo County's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5%±4.8 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 6.0% | −4.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.7%±4.2 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0%±3.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±3.5 | 23.5 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 are Hidalgo County's census tracts?
Hidalgo County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,607 (Tract 9702) to $68,952 (Tract 9700).
| Tract 970035023970000 | 1,984±205 | $68,952 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970235023970200 | 2,057±205 | $36,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hidalgo County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 33 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 32 |
| Median home value | 28th of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 33 |
| Median age | 12th of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.