Hidalgo County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hidalgo County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 4,097. It is the 29th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hidalgo County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hidalgo County is $49,076. This is 21% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Hidalgo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hidalgo County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.3%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.