Hargill, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 609, Hargill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hargill is a small community located in Texas, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 609. It ranks as the 1207th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hargill is 59.1 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hargill is $19,222. This is 76% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 66.3%. This is 381% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 11.5%. This is 118% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $75,400. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hargill was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 20.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hargill, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.