Hidalgo County's estimated 2026 population is 3,940 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hidalgo County is the 29th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 4,865 and has seen a growth of -19.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hidalgo County includes 63.61% White, 8.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (63.61%)
Two or more races (26.02%)
Other race (8.81%)
Asian (0.83%)
Native American (0.73%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,606 | 63.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 26.02% |
| Other race | 361 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.73% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hidalgo County's average per capita income is $33,225. Household income levels show a median of $49,076. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,148 | - |
| Families | $65,605 | $75,374 |
| Households | $49,076 | $63,299 |
| Non Families | $26,535 | $33,109 |
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