State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,739.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.18%
Growth Since 2010
29.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hidalgo, Texas Population 2021
14,521
Hidalgo is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 14,521, it is the 192nd largest city in Texas and the 2367th largest city in the United States . Hidalgo is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 29.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,198 in 2010. Hidalgo reached it's highest population of 14,521 in 2021. Spanning over 8 miles, Hidalgo has a population density of 1,740 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hidalgo is $49,210 with a poverty rate of 33.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is $101,100. The median age in Hidalgo is 29.1 years, 24.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Hidalgo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hidalgo was:
- White: 52.15%
- Other race: 47.64%
- Two or more races: 0.19%
- Black or African American: 0.01%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hidalgo, Texas is 14,521 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,014.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,198.
Hidalgo, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,240 | 52.15% |
| Some Other Race | 6,615 | 47.64% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.01% |
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Hidalgo Population by Race
Hidalgo Population Pyramid $2021
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Hidalgo Population by Age
Hidalgo Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,734 | 3.72 | 70.7 |
| Married | 2,033 | 4.45 | 80.9 |
| Female | 869 | 3.9 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 547 | 1.07 | 55.8 |
| Male | 285 | 3.06 | 73.7 |
4.12
Average Family Size
3.72
Average Household Size
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Hidalgo Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,778 | 23.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,229 | 16.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,484 | 19.35% |
| Some College | 1,248 | 16.27% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 3.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,393 | 18.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 3.22% |
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Hidalgo Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hidalgo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,659 | 4,652 | 1,630 |
| Other Race | 3,737 | 1,988 | 708 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| White | 11 | 11 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Hidalgo Educational Attainment by Race
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$22,519
Average Earnings
$28,587
Average Male
$15,774
Average Female
Hidalgo Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hidalgo Language by Age
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Hidalgo Language
3.17% of Hidalgo residents speak only English, while 96.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 96.63% of the population.
Hidalgo Language
Hidalgo Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,803 | 4,558 | 33.02% |
| Other | 6,588 | 2,131 | 32.35% |
| White | 52 | 50 | 96.15% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
33.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.00%
Male Poverty Rate
38.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hidalgo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo is Other, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.33%.
Hidalgo Poverty
Hidalgo Poverty Rate by Education
Hidalgo Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Hidalgo Married by Age and Sex
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Hidalgo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hidalgo Marital Status by Race
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Hidalgo Marital Status
Hidalgo Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97 | 1.03% |
| Other Race | 52 | 1.12% |
| White | 45 | 0.93% |
Hidalgo Veterans by Race
Hidalgo Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hidalgo Veterans by Education
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61%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Hidalgo Employment by Age
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Hidalgo Employment by Race
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Hidalgo Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.52%
Native Born
39.48%
Foreign Born
25.19%
Non Citizen
14.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
60.52% of Hidalgo residents were born in the United States, with 55.50% having been born in Texas. 25.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hidalgo Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,521 | 169 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 14,352 | 169 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 14,183 | 169 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 14,014 | 160 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 13,854 | 115 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 13,739 | 141 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 13,598 | 171 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 13,427 | 186 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 13,241 | 177 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 13,064 | 212 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 12,852 | 249 | 1.98% |
| 2010 | 12,603 | 5,281 | 5.58% |
| 2000 | 7,322 | 4,030 | 8.32% |
| 1990 | 3,292 | 0.00% |