Census tract · Hidalgo County
Census Tract 219.05, Hidalgo County, Texas
Census Tract 219.05, GEOID 48215021905, in Hidalgo County, Texas, mostly within Alamo (68% of its census blocks). 5,262 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,270); the 2020 Census counted 4,702.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,262
±1,270 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,702
Median household income
$53,015
±$11,011 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $54,338
Median home value
$106,700
±$34,880 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $140,900
Median gross rent
$850
±$26 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $957
Where is Census Tract 219.05?
Census Tract 219.05 is one of 212 census tracts in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 3.73 square miles of land, 1,260 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48215021905, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Alamo | 68% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 219.05: Tract 219.04 ($62,375), Tract 219.06 ($54,282), Tract 221.09 ($43,750) and Tract 221.11 ($37,212). 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 219.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 219.05's population at 5,262 (±1,270) in 1,679 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,702 residents and 2,248 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 219.05 | Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,262 ±1,270 | 20,255 |
| Households | 1,679 ±516 | 6,032 |
| Average household size | 3.13 ±0.61 | 3.35 |
| Housing units | 2,336 ±556 | 7,700 |
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 219.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 219.05 is 36.9 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 89.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 10.8%. 33.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 219.05 | Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±6.3 | 29.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±6.3 pts | 31.6% |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±6.1 pts | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 89.2% ±4.4 pts | 84.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±4.4 pts | 11.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 33.7% ±8.4 pts | 21.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 75.4% ±8.9 pts | 67.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 5.6% |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±4.8 pts | 14.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 32.7% ±10.1 pts | 26.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 56.8% ±12.8 pts | 70.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.5% ±3.6 pts | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6% ±3.5 pts | 89.2% |
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 219.05 earn?
Half of the 1,679 households in Census Tract 219.05 earn less than $53,015 a year (±$11,011), against $54,338 across Hidalgo County: 98th highest of the county's 192 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 219.05 | Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,015 ±$11,011 | $57,096 |
| Mean household income | $55,122 ±$6,819 | $70,105 |
| Per capita income | $18,237 ±$3,657 | $21,241 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.1% ±13.4 pts | 25.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.5% ±21.6 pts | 35.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±10.5 pts | 28.4% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±6.7 pts | 96.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±9.1 pts | 87.9% |
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 219.05?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Census Tract 219.05's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,700 by its owner (±$34,880). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 219.05 | Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,700 ±$34,880 | $145,100 |
| Median gross rent | $850 ±$26 | $811 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 5.6% ±14.3 pts | 47.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $924 ±$490 | $1,544 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7% ±20.9 pts | 74.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.3% ±20.9 pts | 25.8% |
| Housing units | 2,336 ±556 | 7,700 |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.9% ±12.0 pts | 54.2% |
| Mobile homes | 37.2% ±10.9 pts | 34.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 28.6% ±10.0 pts | 15.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 3.0% |
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 219.05 get to work?
76.3% of Census Tract 219.05's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 21.7%.
| Measure | Tract 219.05 | Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±10.9 pts | 53.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 21.7% ±10.2 pts | 9.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±10.9 pts | 78.7% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±7.0 pts | 11.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.6 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±9.2 pts | 6.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min ±15.6 | 24.0 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 219.05 compare with the other tracts in Hidalgo County?
Among Hidalgo County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 219.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hidalgo County | In Alamo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 211 | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd of 212 | 6th of 6 |
| Median household income | 98th of 192 | 4th of 6 |
| Per capita income | 138th of 210 | 6th of 6 |
| Median home value | 130th of 198 | 4th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd of 185 | 3rd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 75th of 165 | 2nd of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 178th of 183 | 6th of 6 |
| Median age | 41st of 210 | 1st of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 82nd of 210 | 3rd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Hidalgo County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 208.06 | 95th | $53,611±$23,715 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 235.25 | 96th | $53,520±$26,121 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 207.28 | 97th | $53,171±$12,321 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 219.05 | 98th | $53,015±$11,011 |
| Tract 212.01 | 99th | $52,912±$20,610 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 225.02 | 100th | $52,538±$5,936 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 242.04 | 101st | $51,895±$25,158 · 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 219.05?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 219.05 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections