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Hidalgo County, Texas Demographics 2026

Hidalgo County, Texas has a population of 891,977, the 9th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $54,338 and the median home value is $140,900. The poverty rate is 26.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Hidalgo County Quick Facts

Population 891,977
Median Household Income $54,338
Median Home Value $140,900
Poverty Rate 26.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Median Age 30.5 years
Homeownership Rate 67.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%
High School Graduation 70.2%
Cities/Places 56
Population 891,977 9th of 254
Median Income $54,338 31% lower than state
Poverty Rate 26.7%
Unemployment 7.6%

How Hidalgo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population880,921891,977+1.3%
Median household income$52,281$54,338+3.9%
Median home value$124,000$140,900+13.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.1%
$25K-$50K 21.8%
$50K-$100K 29.0%
$100K+ 24.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.1%
$10K-$15K
6.5%
$15K-$20K
5.5%
$20K-$25K
6.0%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
4.6%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
9.5%
$75K-$100K
12.3%
$100K-$125K
8.1%
$125K-$150K
5.9%
$150K-$200K
5.4%
$200K+
4.8%

Employment

7.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $957/mo 21.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Hidalgo County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
McAllen145,385$61,57920.0%$190,400
Edinburg104,550$59,46626.0%$189,600
Mission87,038$60,76719.4%$175,700
Pharr80,333$52,81427.6%$121,900
Weslaco42,229$59,55123.2%$140,000
San Juan36,149$56,56222.4%$126,700
Alamo20,255$57,09625.3%$145,100
Alton20,214$52,71527.5%$156,300
Donna16,833$40,43840.7%$86,100
Mercedes16,733$46,90428.6%$111,800
Palmview15,921$43,96330.8%$113,600
Hidalgo14,498$59,44121.1%$163,600
La Homa11,285$36,89537.4%$109,200
Murillo8,883$70,60919.1%$164,100
Salida del Sol Estates7,766$36,09743.1%$96,800
Mila Doce7,731$50,92132.0%$67,700
Penitas6,444$48,99323.8%$167,000
Olivarez6,326$64,59919.2%$79,300
Doolittle6,203$36,10955.9%$78,200
Elsa5,697$42,43931.8%$81,600
Doffing5,004$32,31829.8%$101,700
Progreso4,998$45,92428.4%$69,300
North Alamo4,819$55,40822.9%$82,900
La Joya4,763$53,52621.7%$108,000
Scissors4,267$40,93833.0%$82,400
Sullivan City3,902$44,46432.1%$94,600
San Carlos3,678$49,13223.1%$75,600
Midway North3,594$58,18419.6%$112,200
South Alamo3,309$33,87533.3%$69,600
La Villa3,005$31,35925.7%$101,000
La Blanca2,998$56,00819.3%$82,300
Indian Hills2,961$32,81666.8%$54,400
Edcouch2,739$21,84338.3%$58,500
Palmhurst2,601$98,1254.3%$375,000
Citrus City2,395$39,37524.4%$93,800
Monte Alto2,350$30,48667.1%$89,400
Midway South2,308$54,42724.5%$108,400
Llano Grande2,283$40,11411.3%$77,400
Perezville2,237$47,83610.5%$105,800
Lopezville2,227$38,20730.4%$74,600
Heidelberg2,215$33,95313.5%$57,700
Palmview South1,819$29,16742.7%$82,400
Abram1,741$58,84634.3%$93,000
West Sharyland1,664$46,86312.3%$98,300
Muniz1,601$91,12120.7%$96,400
César Chávez1,351N/A20.4%$162,300
Linn801$69,82123.4%$66,200
Hargill609$19,22266.3%$75,400
Villa Verde373N/A8.6%$107,700
Granjeno315N/A27.3%$161,400
Progreso Lakes240$82,9170.0%$219,700
Laguna Seca239$39,1797.1%$49,900
Havana150N/A66.0%N/A
La Coma Heights127$43,06321.3%$155,600
Relampago99N/A100.0%N/A
Los Ebanos (Hidalgo County)20N/A100.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Hidalgo County is located in Texas with a total population of 891,977. It is the 9th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 56 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hidalgo County is 30.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Hidalgo County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hidalgo County is $54,338. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.7%. This is 93% 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 7.6%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $140,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hidalgo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hidalgo County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 70.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hidalgo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hidalgo County, Texas?

Hidalgo County has a population of 891,977, making it the 9th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hidalgo County?

The median household income in Hidalgo County is $54,338 with a poverty rate of 26.7%.

How many cities are in Hidalgo County, Texas?

Hidalgo County contains 56 Census-designated places.