Hidalgo County, TX

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2022 Population
873,167
0.865% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
29.8
0.676% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
27.7%
1.58% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$49,371
10.5% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$112,700
19.1% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
340,953
2.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Hidalgo County, TX had a population of 873k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $49,371. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Hidalgo County, TX grew from 865,677 to 873,167, a 0.865% increase and its median household income grew from $44,666 to $49,371, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hidalgo County, TX are White (Hispanic) (45.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (36.1%), Other (Hispanic) (10.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.92%).

None of the households in Hidalgo County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.9% of the residents in Hidalgo County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hidalgo County, TX are The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (7,128 degrees awarded in 2022), South Texas College (5,616 degrees), and Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (582 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Hidalgo County, TX was $112,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Hidalgo County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hidalgo County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hidalgo County, TX is home to a population of 873k people, from which 81.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 26.1% of Hidalgo County, TX residents were born outside of the country (228k people).

In 2022, there were 1.25 times more White (Hispanic) residents (396k people) in Hidalgo County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 316k Two+ (Hispanic) and 92.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

81.9%
2022 Citizenship
81.8%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 81.9% of Hidalgo County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Hidalgo County, TX was 81.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hidalgo County, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    396k ± 8.71k
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    316k ± 8.41k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    92.9k ± 5.29k
92.5%
Hispanic Population
808k people

In 2022, there were 1.25 times more White (Hispanic) residents (396k people) in Hidalgo County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 316k Two+ (Hispanic) and 92.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

92.5% of the people in Hidalgo County, TX are hispanic (808k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hidalgo County, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
  2. India
    305,649 ± 13,502 people
  3. El Salvador
    224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

26.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
228k people
26.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
226k people

As of 2022, 26.1% of Hidalgo County, TX residents (228k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hidalgo County, TX was 26.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,324 ± 715
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,698 ± 861
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,994 ± 651

Hidalgo County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Hidalgo County, TX employs 341k people. The largest industries in Hidalgo County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,627 people), Educational Services (43,022 people), and Retail Trade (42,432 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,893), Public Administration ($49,701), and Utilities ($47,085).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

341k
2022 Value
± 5,810
2.33%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hidalgo County, TX grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 333k employees to 341k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hidalgo County, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (40,498 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,828 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (31,595 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hidalgo County, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

341k
2022 Value
± 5,810
2.33%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hidalgo County, TX grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 333k employees to 341k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hidalgo County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,627 people), Educational Services (43,022 people), and Retail Trade (42,432 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hidalgo County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hidalgo County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,336
Median earning men ± $799
$24,163
Median earning women ± $749

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,240), Manufacturing ($47,304), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,687).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($41,875), Public Administration ($41,710), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,650).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 7,367
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 3,560
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 2,621
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hidalgo County, TX went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.571%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Hidalgo County, TX awarded 15,704 degrees. The student population of Hidalgo County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 25,740 male students and 37,861 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hidalgo County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (14,465 and 92.4%), followed by White (644 and 4.11%), Asian (223 and 1.42%), and Black or African American (183 and 1.17%).

The largest universities in Hidalgo County, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (7,128 and 45.4%), South Texas College (5,616 and 35.8%), and Rio Grande Valley College (476726) (582 and 3.71%).

The most popular majors in Hidalgo County, TX are General Studies (955 and 6.08%), General Business Administration & Management (773 and 4.92%), and General Biological Sciences (687 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Hidalgo County, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,234 for in-state students and $12,575 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Hidalgo County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 63,601 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 63,601 students enrolled in Hidalgo County, TX, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 59,106 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 581 degrees awarded
  2. 513 degrees awarded
  3. 486 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hidalgo County, TX was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 581 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hidalgo County, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,128 degrees awarded
  2. 5,616 degrees awarded
  3. 582 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with 7,128 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,767 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hidalgo County, TX, which is 0.58 times less than the 9,937 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 14,465 degrees mean that there were 22.5 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 644 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,234) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,802) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,220) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Hidalgo County, TX was $112,700 in 2022, which is 0.4 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $94,600 to $112,700, a 19.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Hidalgo County, TX is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Hidalgo County, TX have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hidalgo County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hidalgo County, TX is $49,371. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hidalgo County, TX was Census Tract 207.24 with a value of $75,799, followed by Census Tract 224.02 and Census Tract 243.01, with respective values of $72,000 and $63,977.

In 2023, 25% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hidalgo County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.23%.

Property

$112,700
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,544
$174,713
Median Property Taxes
±$3,748

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hidalgo County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

67.8%
Homeownership
2022
65.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 67.8% of the housing units in Hidalgo County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 207.24
  2. Census Tract 224.02
  3. Census Tract 243.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hidalgo County, TX was Census Tract 207.24 with a value of $75,799, followed by Census Tract 224.02 and Census Tract 243.01, with respective values of $72,000 and $63,977.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hidalgo County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$49,371
Median Household Income
± $1,140
257k
Number of Households
± 4,972

In 2022, the median household income of the 257k households in Hidalgo County, TX grew to $49,371 from the previous year's value of $44,666.

The following chart displays the households in Hidalgo County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hidalgo County, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2022 Wage GINI in Texas
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77%)
  2. Carpooled (9.74%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.93%)

In 2022, 77% of workers in Hidalgo County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (7.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hidalgo County, TX have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Hidalgo County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 25% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hidalgo County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.23%.

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Poverty & Diversity

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hidalgo County, TX (239k out of 864k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hidalgo County, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 37.6% of the children was living in poverty in Hidalgo County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.1%.

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Health

69% of the population of Hidalgo County, TX has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 6.4% on Medicare, 9.48% on non-group plans, and 0.787% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hidalgo County, TX see 2156 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.231% decrease from the previous year (2161 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3297 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1289 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,156 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hidalgo County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hidalgo County, TX see an average of 2,156 patients per year. This represents a 0.231% decrease from the previous year (2,161 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hidalgo County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

31%
Uninsured
25.1%
Employer Coverage
27.2%
Medicaid
6.4%
Medicare
9.48%
Non-Group
0.787%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hidalgo County, TX grew by 0.427% from 30.8% to 31%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 37.6 in Hidalgo County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.9% in Hidalgo County, TX.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 33.1% in Hidalgo County, TX.

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