Census tract · Hidalgo County
Census Tract 218.09, Hidalgo County, Texas
Census Tract 218.09, GEOID 48215021809, in Hidalgo County, Texas, mostly within San Juan, Hidalgo County (53% of its census blocks). 4,009 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±764); the 2020 Census counted 4,331.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,009
±764 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,331
Median household income
$39,229
±$7,323 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $54,338
Median home value
$77,300
±$24,365 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $140,900
Median gross rent
$920
±$80 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $957
Where is Census Tract 218.09?
Census Tract 218.09 is one of 212 census tracts in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 1.68 square miles of land, 2,583 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48215021809, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| San Juan, Hidalgo County | 53% |
| Lopezville | 38% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 218.09: Tract 217.06, Tract 218.10 ($51,250), Tract 219.06 ($54,282), Tract 238.03 ($60,455) and Tract 238.04. The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 218.09?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 218.09's population at 4,009 (±764) in 1,286 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,331 residents and 1,308 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 218.09 | San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,009±764 | 36,149 |
| Households | 1,286±288 | 10,440 |
| Average household size | 3.12±0.50 | 3.45 |
| Housing units | 1,436±268 | 11,342 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 218.09?
The median resident of Census Tract 218.09 is 34.1 years old; 30.7% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 0.4%. 28.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 218.09 | San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1±9.3 | 30.7 |
| Under 18 years | 30.7%±8.5 pts | 31.1% |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±5.2 pts | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.1%±1.1 pts | 96.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 28.6%±8.0 pts | 25.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 90.3%±5.4 pts | 84.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 2.5% |
| With a disability | 19.4%±7.7 pts | 14.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.9%±7.5 pts | 26.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 51.6%±11.0 pts | 64.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9%±7.7 pts | 14.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3%±2.5 pts | 4.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5%±5.6 pts | 90.0% |
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 Census Tract 218.09 earn?
Half of the 1,286 households in Census Tract 218.09 earn less than $39,229 a year (±$7,323), against $54,338 across Hidalgo County: 151st highest of the county's 192 tracts with a reliable estimate. 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 218.09 | San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,229±$7,323 | $56,562 |
| Mean household income | $55,378±$12,962 | $68,236 |
| Per capita income | $17,883±$4,177 | $20,047 |
| People below the poverty line | 38.0%±15.4 pts | 22.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.8%±23.3 pts | 35.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.1%±13.0 pts | 26.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1%±5.6 pts | 94.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±8.9 pts | 90.5% |
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 Census Tract 218.09?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Census Tract 218.09's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,300 by its owner (±$24,365). The median renter pays $920 a month including utilities, and 67.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 218.09 | San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,300±$24,365 | $126,700 |
| Median gross rent | $920±$80 | $961 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.4%±26.7 pts | 51.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,392±$230 | $1,399 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7%±11.9 pts | 79.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.3%±11.9 pts | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 1,436±268 | 11,342 |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3%±10.2 pts | 81.1% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2%±6.9 pts | 9.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±4.1 pts | 2.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.3%±9.4 pts | 16.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7%±8.4 pts | 3.7% |
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 Census Tract 218.09 get to work?
77.5% of Census Tract 218.09's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Tract 218.09 | San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±10.8 pts | 60.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3%±6.3 pts | 7.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±12.6 pts | 80.4% |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±5.3 pts | 11.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±8.6 pts | 6.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±12.2 | 24.6 min |
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
How does Census Tract 218.09 compare with the other tracts in Hidalgo County?
Among Hidalgo County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 218.09 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hidalgo County | In San Juan, Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 211 | 8th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th of 212 | 8th of 9 |
| Median household income | 151st of 192 | 9th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 143rd of 210 | 6th of 9 |
| Median home value | 177th of 198 | 9th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 99th of 185 | 6th of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 165 | 1st of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th of 183 | 3rd of 9 |
| Median age | 73rd of 210 | 3rd of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 82nd of 210 | 6th of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Hidalgo County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215 | 148th | $39,734±$13,633 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 241.20 | 149th | $39,375±$12,925 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 201.04 | 150th | $39,279±$5,800 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 218.09 | 151st | $39,229±$7,323 |
| Tract 221.13 | 152nd | $38,857±$21,775 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205.06 | 153rd | $38,670±$5,966 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205.08 | 154th | $38,426±$9,839 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 218.09?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 218.09 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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