San Juan (Hidalgo County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

San Juan (Hidalgo County) is a mid-sized community located in Texas, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 36,149. It ranks as the 100th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Juan (Hidalgo County) is 30.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, San Juan (Hidalgo County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Juan (Hidalgo County) is $56,562. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 62% 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 7.4%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $126,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, San Juan (Hidalgo County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

San Juan (Hidalgo County) has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (96.5% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 64.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Juan (Hidalgo County), 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.