Hidalgo County's 2026 population is estimated at 939,574, reflecting a 1.33% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hidalgo County is the 9th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 779,091 and has grown 20.6% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.5 years
Female: 31.5 years
Male: 29.6 years
There are 615,732 adults, (104,535 of whom are seniors) in Hidalgo County.
Female: 451,511 (50.6%)
Male: 440,466 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Hidalgo County includes 27.75% White, 10.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 528,958 | 59.3% |
| White | 247,551 | 27.75% |
| Other race | 96,007 | 10.76% |
| Asian | 9,202 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 6,207 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 3,751 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 301 | 0.03% |
Hidalgo County 's average per capita income is $35,326. Household income levels show a median of $54,338. The poverty rate stands at 26.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,160 | $96,538 |
| Families | $60,128 | $81,048 |
| Households | $54,338 | $74,303 |
| Non Families | $30,525 | $44,837 |
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