Hidalgo, TX

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Hidalgo Overview

14,075
TOTAL POPULATION
7,247
MALE POPULATION
6,828
FEMALE POPULATION
106.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.8
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,964
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,246
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,919
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,599
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hidalgo Zip Codes

Hidalgo Area Codes

Race in Hidalgo

The most populous races in Hidalgo are Hispanic or Latino (13,970 | 99.3%), Some other Race (5,799 | 41.2%), and Two or more Races (4,355 | 30.9%).
Race in Hidalgo
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino13,97099.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,91827.8%
Two or more Races4,35530.9%
Some other Race5,79941.2%
Total14,075100.0%

Ancestry in Hidalgo

The most populous ancestries reported in Hidalgo are Mexican (13,271 | 94.3%), Central American (399 | 2.8%), Honduran (335 | 2.4%), American (115 | 0.8%), and Italian (79 | 0.6%), together accounting for 100.9% of all Hidalgo residents.
Ancestry in Hidalgo
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1150.8%
Central American3992.8%
Costa Rican130.1%
Ecuadorian70.1%
English410.3%
French80.1%
German350.3%
Honduran3352.4%
Irish760.5%
Italian790.6%
Mexican13,27194.3%
Nicaraguan100.1%
Polish250.2%
Puerto Rican150.1%
Salvadoran410.3%
Scottish250.2%
South American70.1%
Spaniard250.2%
Spanish180.1%
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Immigrants in Hidalgo

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hidalgo came from Latin America (5,364 | 38.1%), Central America (5,357 | 38.1%), Mexico (4,956 | 35.2%), Honduras (270 | 1.9%), and El Salvador (108 | 0.8%), together accounting for 114.1% of all Hidalgo residents.
Immigrants in Hidalgo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America5,35738.1%
Costa Rica130.1%
Ecuador70.1%
El Salvador1080.8%
Honduras2701.9%
Latin America5,36438.1%
Mexico4,95635.2%
Nicaragua100.1%
South America70.1%
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Sex and Age in Hidalgo

Sex and Age in Hidalgo

The most populous age groups in Hidalgo are 5 to 9 Years (971 | 13.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (697 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years687 (9.5%)421 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years971 (13.4%)440 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years642 (8.9%)587 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years566 (7.8%)554 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years598 (8.3%)697 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years586 (8.1%)589 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years506 (7.0%)442 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years265 (3.7%)283 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years562 (7.7%)460 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years196 (2.7%)559 (8.2%)
50 to 54 Years231 (3.2%)285 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years332 (4.6%)521 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years176 (2.4%)241 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years471 (6.5%)257 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years120 (1.7%)301 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years293 (4.0%)60 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years14 (0.2%)89 (1.3%)
85 Years and over31 (0.4%)42 (0.6%)
Total7,247 (100.0%)6,828 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hidalgo

Median Family Size in Hidalgo

The median family size in Hidalgo is 4.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,019 | 61.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (990 | 30.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hidalgo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,019 (61.7%)4.38
Single Male/Father266 (8.1%)3.92
Single Female/Mother990 (30.2%)3.57
Total Families3,275 (100.0%)4.10

Median Household Size in Hidalgo

The median household size in Hidalgo is 3.80 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,019 | 54.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.38 persons per household. non-family households (430 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hidalgo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,019 (54.5%)4.38
Single Male/Father266 (7.2%)4.09
Single Female/Mother990 (26.7%)3.68
Non-family430 (11.6%)1.14
Total Households3,705 (100.0%)3.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hidalgo

Out of a total of 3,705 households in Hidalgo, 3,275 (88.4%) are family households, while 430 (11.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 732, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 385.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hidalgo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-385 (10.4%)
2-Person Households710 (19.2%)35 (0.9%)
3-Person Households732 (19.8%)10 (0.3%)
4-Person Households663 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households600 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households400 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households170 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,275 (88.4%)430 (11.6%)

Female Fertility in Hidalgo

Fertility by Age in Hidalgo

Average fertility rate in Hidalgo is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years32 (68.1%)19.0
35 to 50 years15 (31.9%)11.0
Total47 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hidalgo

68.1% of women with births (47) in Hidalgo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hidalgo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total32 (68.1%)15 (31.9%)

Fertility by Education in Hidalgo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hidalgo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (31.9%)17.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree32 (68.1%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total47 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hidalgo

31.9% of women with births in Hidalgo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hidalgo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (68.1%)15 (31.9%)

Income in Hidalgo

Income Overview in Hidalgo

Per Capita Income in Hidalgo is $16,964, while median incomes of families and households are $47,246 and $45,919 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,075$16,964
Median Family Income3,275$47,246
Mean Family Income3,275$62,195
Median Household Income3,705$45,919
Mean Household Income3,705$59,707
Income Deficit3,275$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,07538.10%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,07561.90¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,0750.42

Earnings by Sex in Hidalgo

Average Earnings in Hidalgo are $24,521, $29,133 for men and $18,033 for women, a difference of 38.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Hidalgo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,828 (58.9%)$29,133
Female2,667 (41.1%)$18,033
Total6,495 (100.0%)$24,521

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hidalgo

The most common earnings brackets in Hidalgo are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (395 | 10.3%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (314 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hidalgo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less195 (5.1%)78 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999179 (4.7%)131 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49967 (1.8%)152 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99971 (1.8%)170 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499210 (5.5%)231 (8.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99992 (2.4%)227 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499181 (4.7%)314 (11.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99957 (1.5%)143 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499201 (5.2%)129 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999395 (10.3%)124 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999318 (8.3%)112 (4.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999245 (6.4%)239 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999211 (5.5%)157 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999160 (4.2%)27 (1.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999178 (4.6%)132 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99993 (2.4%)23 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999299 (7.8%)29 (1.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999316 (8.3%)114 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999230 (6.0%)109 (4.1%)
$100,000+130 (3.4%)26 (1.0%)
Total3,828 (100.0%)2,667 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo

Average earnings in Hidalgo are $34,498 for men and $21,579 for women, a difference of 37.4%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,157. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,295, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,526.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,157$13,526
High School Diploma$53,750$24,107
College or Associate's Degree$33,472$26,406
Bachelor's Degree$38,262$38,295
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,498$21,579

Family Income in Hidalgo

Family Income Brackets in Hidalgo

According to the Hidalgo family income data, there are 557 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 46 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hidalgo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001604.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991835.6%
$15,000 to $24,99934710.6%
$25,000 to $34,99952115.9%
$35,000 to $49,99950415.4%
$50,000 to $74,99955717.0%
$75,000 to $99,99942613.0%
$100,000 to $149,99939011.9%
$150,000 to $199,999461.4%
$200,000+1414.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hidalgo

7+ person families (170 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Hidalgo with $108,425 per family, while 7+ person families (170 | 5.2%) have the highest median income of $15,489 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hidalgo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families783 (23.9%)$25,813
3-Person Families668 (20.4%)$43,482
4-Person Families690 (21.1%)$61,293
5-Person Families564 (17.2%)$43,592
6-Person Families400 (12.2%)$55,085
7+ Person Families170 (5.2%)$108,425
Total3,275 (100.0%)$47,246

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hidalgo

The median family income in Hidalgo is $47,246, with families comprising 3+ earners (629) having the highest median family income of $74,972, while families with no earners (300) have the lowest median family income of $12,452, accounting for 19.2% and 9.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hidalgo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners300 (9.2%)$12,452
1 Earner1,100 (33.6%)$33,487
2 Earners1,246 (38.1%)$70,214
3+ Earners629 (19.2%)$74,972
Total3,275 (100.0%)$47,246

Household Income in Hidalgo

Household Income Brackets in Hidalgo

With 656 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hidalgo, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 44 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hidalgo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002115.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991895.1%
$15,000 to $24,99946712.6%
$25,000 to $34,99957815.6%
$35,000 to $49,99957115.4%
$50,000 to $74,99965617.7%
$75,000 to $99,99943011.6%
$100,000 to $149,99942211.4%
$150,000 to $199,999441.2%
$200,000+1413.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hidalgo

The median household income in Hidalgo is $45,919, with the highest median household income of $55,507 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,523 households (41.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 30 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hidalgo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,523 (41.1%)$55,507
45 to 64 Years1,454 (39.2%)$46,754
65+ Years698 (18.8%)$29,688
Total3,705 (100.0%)$45,919

Poverty in Hidalgo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hidalgo

With 27.1% poverty level for males and 26.8% for females among the residents of Hidalgo, 65 to 74 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 363 males (61.4%) and 16 females (76.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (24.9%)196 (48.0%)
5 Years105 (50.2%)72 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years296 (30.5%)248 (40.1%)
12 to 14 Years135 (32.0%)54 (18.6%)
15 Years43 (25.4%)16 (76.2%)
16 and 17 Years65 (31.1%)17 (9.4%)
18 to 24 Years224 (28.5%)189 (18.0%)
25 to 34 Years173 (15.8%)272 (26.4%)
35 to 44 Years158 (19.1%)189 (25.4%)
45 to 54 Years13 (3.0%)154 (18.2%)
55 to 64 Years31 (6.1%)161 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years363 (61.4%)207 (37.1%)
75 Years and over181 (53.5%)45 (23.6%)
Total1,958 (27.1%)1,820 (26.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hidalgo

According to the poverty statistics in Hidalgo, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.0% of males and 90.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years516 (75.1%)212 (52.0%)
5 Years104 (49.8%)36 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years673 (69.5%)370 (59.9%)
12 to 14 Years287 (68.0%)236 (81.4%)
15 Years126 (74.6%)5 (23.8%)
16 and 17 Years144 (68.9%)163 (90.6%)
18 to 24 Years562 (71.5%)861 (82.0%)
25 to 34 Years919 (84.2%)759 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years669 (80.9%)554 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years414 (97.0%)690 (81.8%)
55 to 64 Years477 (93.9%)601 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years228 (38.6%)351 (62.9%)
75 Years and over157 (46.5%)146 (76.4%)
Total5,276 (72.9%)4,984 (73.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hidalgo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hidalgo show that 22.5% or 455 of the total 2,019 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 39.8%, comprising of 126 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hidalgo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children556 (82.0%)122 (18.0%)
1 or 2 Children794 (79.3%)207 (20.7%)
3 or 4 Children191 (60.3%)126 (39.8%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,564 (77.5%)455 (22.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hidalgo

According to the poverty data in Hidalgo, 20.3% or 54 single-father households and 37.5% or 371 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (33.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hidalgo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children31 (33.0%)85 (23.0%)
1 or 2 Children23 (15.7%)178 (38.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)93 (67.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total54 (20.3%)371 (37.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hidalgo

The poverty data for Hidalgo shows that 455 of the married-couple family households (22.5%) and 425 of the single-parent households (33.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (39.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hidalgo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children122 (18.0%)116 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children207 (20.7%)201 (32.7%)
3 or 4 Children126 (39.8%)93 (57.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total455 (22.5%)425 (33.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Hidalgo

Employment by Class of Employer in Hidalgo

Among the 6,014 employed individuals in Hidalgo, private company employees (3,845 | 63.9%), state government employees (776 | 12.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (646 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hidalgo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,84563.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1642.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)64610.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations641.1%
Local Government Employees3856.4%
State Government Employees77612.9%
Federal Government Employees1262.1%
Unpaid Family Workers80.1%
Total6,014100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hidalgo

According to the labor force statistics for Hidalgo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,137), 65.1% or 6,599 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 515 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.0% or 1,010 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years219 (23.5%)59 (26.9%)
20 to 24 Years960 (74.1%)145 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,010 (86.0%)161 (15.9%)
30 to 34 Years800 (84.4%)98 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,334 (85.0%)29 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years949 (74.7%)24 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years620 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years172 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years384 (33.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over155 (29.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,599 (65.1%)515 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo

According to labor force statistics for Hidalgo, 78.4% of individuals (4,887) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,234) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 313 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 86.9% or 1,569 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.9% or 109 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School778 (66.1%)81 (6.9%)
High School Diploma1,222 (70.9%)153 (8.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,569 (86.9%)85 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,319 (86.3%)89 (5.8%)
Total4,887 (78.4%)399 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hidalgo are Community & Social Service (590 | 9.7%), Management (486 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (471 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (316 | 5.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (162 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hidalgo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hidalgo, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (84.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management258 (53.1%)228 (46.9%)
Business & Financial139 (44.0%)177 (56.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (31.3%)46 (68.7%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 167 (28.3%)423 (71.7%)
Education, Arts & Media51 (69.9%)22 (30.1%)
Legal Services & Support12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (15.5%)398 (84.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment31 (91.2%)3 (8.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating41 (25.3%)121 (74.7%)
Health Technologists41 (35.6%)74 (64.3%)
Total (Category)626 (38.6%)995 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hidalgo are Food Preparation & Serving (308 | 5.1%), Security & Protection (198 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (158 | 2.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (152 | 2.5%), and Healthcare Support (121 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Hidalgo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hidalgo, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (91.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (89.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (65.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
Security & Protection182 (91.9%)16 (8.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention136 (89.5%)16 (10.5%)
Law Enforcement46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving126 (40.9%)182 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance72 (64.3%)40 (35.7%)
Personal Care & Service54 (34.2%)104 (65.8%)
Total (Category)434 (48.4%)463 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hidalgo are Sales & Related (952 | 15.6%), and Office & Administration (827 | 13.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hidalgo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related613 (64.4%)339 (35.6%)
Office & Administration329 (39.8%)498 (60.2%)
Total (Category)942 (52.9%)837 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hidalgo are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (412 | 6.8%), Construction & Extraction (320 | 5.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (23 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hidalgo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction293 (91.6%)27 (8.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair412 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)705 (93.4%)50 (6.6%)
Total (Overall)3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hidalgo are Transportation (595 | 9.8%), Production (268 | 4.4%), and Material Moving (173 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hidalgo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hidalgo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production159 (59.3%)109 (40.7%)
Transportation552 (92.8%)43 (7.2%)
Material Moving160 (92.5%)13 (7.5%)
Total (Category)871 (84.1%)165 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hidalgo

Employment Industries in Hidalgo

The major employment industries in Hidalgo include Educational Services (980 | 16.1%), Retail Trade (944 | 15.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (643 | 10.6%), Manufacturing (388 | 6.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (364 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Hidalgo

Employment Industries by Sex in Hidalgo

The Hidalgo industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (95.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hidalgo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction252 (90.3%)27 (9.7%)
Manufacturing224 (57.7%)164 (42.3%)
Wholesale Trade208 (61.2%)132 (38.8%)
Retail Trade506 (53.6%)438 (46.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing399 (62.1%)244 (38.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information108 (76.1%)34 (23.9%)
Finance & Insurance202 (59.1%)140 (40.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific135 (94.4%)8 (5.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support215 (95.1%)11 (4.9%)
Educational Services334 (34.1%)646 (65.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance54 (14.8%)310 (85.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services235 (69.3%)104 (30.7%)
Public Administration209 (71.1%)85 (28.9%)
Total3,578 (58.8%)2,510 (41.2%)

Education in Hidalgo

School Enrollment in Hidalgo

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,610 students in Hidalgo are elementary school (1,126 | 24.4%), middle school (1,030 | 22.3%), and high school (749 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Hidalgo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3507.6%
Kindergarten54111.7%
Elementary School1,12624.4%
Middle School1,03022.3%
High School74916.3%
College / Undergraduate74416.1%
Graduate / Professional701.5%
Total4,610100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hidalgo

Out of a total of 4,610 students who are enrolled in schools in Hidalgo, 138 (3.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,472 (97.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,375 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hidalgo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds421 (93.8%)28 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds559 (96.6%)20 (3.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds418 (92.3%)35 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds436 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds33 (50.0%)33 (50.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total4,472 (97.0%)138 (3.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hidalgo

Business (624 | 36.3%), education (236 | 13.7%), engineering (193 | 11.2%), psychology (98 | 5.7%), and social sciences (95 | 5.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,721 individuals in Hidalgo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hidalgo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics422.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences653.8%
Psychology985.7%
Social Sciences955.5%
Engineering19311.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies432.5%
Science & Technology925.3%
Business62436.3%
Education23613.7%
Literature & Languages885.1%
Liberal Arts & History241.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications382.2%
Arts & Humanities834.8%
Total1,721100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hidalgo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hidalgo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hidalgo are males with 2 vehicles (1,297, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (766, making up 51.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hidalgo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle40 (1.1%)31 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle503 (14.4%)404 (16.2%)
2 Vehicles1,297 (37.0%)766 (30.6%)
3 Vehicles1,131 (32.3%)846 (33.8%)
4 Vehicles325 (9.3%)300 (12.0%)
5 or more Vehicles206 (5.9%)155 (6.2%)
Total3,502 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hidalgo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hidalgo are 10 to 14 minutes (1,194 commuters, 21.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,008 commuters, 17.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (932 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Hidalgo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1442.5%
5 to 9 Minutes71012.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,19421.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,00817.8%
20 to 24 Minutes93216.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3185.6%
30 to 34 Minutes82014.5%
35 to 39 Minutes781.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2254.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1612.8%
60 to 89 Minutes320.6%
90 or more Minutes450.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Hidalgo

The most common commute times in Hidalgo are 10 to 14 minutes (851 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (455 commuters, 19.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hidalgo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes74 (2.2%)70 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes429 (13.0%)281 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes851 (25.7%)343 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes553 (16.7%)455 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes556 (16.8%)376 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes81 (2.4%)237 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes530 (16.0%)290 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes24 (0.7%)54 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes100 (3.0%)125 (5.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes77 (2.3%)84 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (0.4%)17 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes24 (0.7%)21 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hidalgo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hidalgo are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,162, 35.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (607, 25.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hidalgo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM116 (3.5%)76 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM50 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM155 (4.7%)6 (0.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM453 (13.7%)220 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM284 (8.6%)607 (25.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,162 (35.1%)564 (24.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM417 (12.6%)310 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM81 (2.4%)167 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM169 (5.1%)175 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM85 (2.6%)26 (1.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)63 (2.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM253 (7.6%)100 (4.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM79 (2.4%)39 (1.7%)
Total3,314 (100.0%)2,353 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Ownership in Hidalgo

Of the total 3,705 dwellings in Hidalgo, owner-occupied units account for 2,800 (75.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 905 (24.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hidalgo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,80075.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units90524.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,705100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Household Size in Hidalgo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38510.4%
2-Person Household74520.1%
3-Person Household74220.0%
4+ Person Household1,83349.5%
Total Housing Units3,705100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hidalgo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household243 (63.1%)142 (36.9%)
2-Person Household533 (71.5%)212 (28.5%)
3-Person Household488 (65.8%)254 (34.2%)
4+ Person Household1,536 (83.8%)297 (16.2%)
Total Housing Units2,800 (75.6%)905 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hidalgo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School657 (64.2%)366 (35.8%)
High School Diploma719 (79.1%)190 (20.9%)
College/Associate Degree854 (80.0%)214 (20.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher570 (80.8%)135 (19.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hidalgo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years90824.5%
35 to 44 Years64517.4%
45 to 54 Years72819.7%
55 to 64 Years72619.6%
65 to 74 Years49613.4%
75 to 84 Years1423.8%
85 Years and Over601.6%
Total3,705100.0%

Housing Finances in Hidalgo

Median Income by Occupancy in Hidalgo

Median Income by Occupancy in Hidalgo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,800 (75.6%)$55,254
Renter-Occupied905 (24.4%)$24,246
Average3,705 (100.0%)$45,919

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hidalgo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hidalgo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024 (0.9%)71 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99991 (3.3%)26 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (1.5%)145 (16.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999166 (5.9%)63 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99971 (2.5%)165 (18.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999378 (13.5%)199 (22.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999493 (17.6%)79 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999558 (19.9%)96 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999399 (14.2%)32 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999392 (14.0%)29 (3.2%)
$150,000 or more185 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,800 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hidalgo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hidalgo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300118 (4.2%)24 (2.6%)
$300 to $499155 (5.5%)70 (7.7%)
$500 to $799612 (21.9%)314 (34.7%)
$800 to $999437 (15.6%)156 (17.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,096 (39.1%)255 (28.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999311 (11.1%)43 (4.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49968 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,800 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hidalgo

Housing Structures in Hidalgo

Housing Structures in Hidalgo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,23787.4%
Single Unit, Attached160.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1183.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments521.4%
10 or more Apartments1814.9%
Mobile Home / Other1012.7%
Total3,705100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hidalgo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hidalgo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,749 (84.9%)488 (15.1%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)181 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other45 (44.6%)56 (55.4%)
Total2,800 (75.6%)905 (24.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hidalgo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hidalgo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (1.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms104 (3.7%)231 (25.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,326 (47.4%)541 (59.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,209 (43.2%)110 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms161 (5.8%)14 (1.5%)
Total2,800 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hidalgo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hidalgo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas71 (2.5%)25 (2.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas42 (1.5%)41 (4.5%)
Electricity2,601 (92.9%)839 (92.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used86 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,800 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hidalgo

Household Vehicle Usage in Hidalgo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle56 (2.0%)70 (7.7%)
1 Vehicle642 (22.9%)492 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles1,033 (36.9%)286 (31.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,069 (38.2%)57 (6.3%)
Total2,800 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hidalgo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hidalgo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8761,924
Median Property Value$146,400$135,300
Median Household Income$55,585$99
Monthly Housing Costs$605$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,375$69

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00071 (8.1%)52 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999164 (18.7%)307 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999523 (59.7%)1,543 (80.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999118 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)22 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total876 (100.0%)1,924 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00087 (9.9%)22 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999123 (14.0%)28 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (8.7%)157 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999104 (11.9%)302 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999299 (34.1%)389 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (4.8%)259 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99959 (6.7%)357 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more86 (9.8%)333 (17.3%)
Total876 (100.0%)1,924 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hidalgo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hidalgo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x324 (37.0%)54,123 (2,813.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x179 (20.4%)805 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x63 (7.2%)336 (17.5%)
4.0x or more293 (33.5%)303 (15.8%)
Total876 (100.0%)1,924 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hidalgo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80085 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (1.8%)54 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,499744 (84.9%)30 (1.6%)
Total876 (100.0%)1,924 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hidalgo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hidalgo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,205 (83.9%)231 (16.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,494 (79.4%)645 (20.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,016 (59.4%)696 (40.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,121 (56.1%)878 (43.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,117 (71.2%)453 (28.8%)
45 to 54 Years810 (63.7%)461 (36.3%)
55 to 64 Years748 (58.9%)522 (41.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,123 (97.7%)26 (2.3%)
75 Years and older514 (97.2%)15 (2.8%)
Total10,148 (72.1%)3,927 (27.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hidalgo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hidalgo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,205 (83.9%)231 (16.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,494 (79.4%)645 (20.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,016 (59.4%)696 (40.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hidalgo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hidalgo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,592 (69.2%)708 (30.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,107 (70.3%)1,314 (29.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,665 (67.6%)798 (32.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,513 (80.6%)364 (19.4%)
$100,000 and over2,261 (75.3%)741 (24.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hidalgo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6642 (44.7%)563 (39.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,690 (53.8%)881 (28.1%)
19 to 25 Years215 (12.6%)801 (46.8%)
25 to 34 Years123 (6.1%)998 (49.9%)
35 to 44 Years164 (10.4%)978 (62.3%)
45 to 54 Years200 (15.7%)671 (52.8%)
55 to 64 Years128 (10.1%)620 (48.8%)
65 to 74 Years766 (66.7%)511 (44.5%)
75 Years and over378 (71.5%)136 (25.7%)
Total4,306 (30.6%)6,159 (43.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hidalgo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hidalgo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years69 (3.5%)18 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years102 (5.4%)140 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years147 (8.3%)282 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years172 (29.1%)203 (36.4%)
75 Years and over191 (56.5%)178 (93.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hidalgo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hidalgo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (3.2%)51 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years67 (11.3%)70 (12.5%)
75 Years and over160 (47.3%)20 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hidalgo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (2.2%)11 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years34 (1.9%)176 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years40 (6.8%)20 (3.6%)
75 Years and over19 (5.6%)53 (27.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hidalgo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years69 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (2.2%)104 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years65 (11.0%)93 (16.7%)
75 Years and over31 (9.2%)88 (46.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hidalgo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)129 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years62 (3.5%)159 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years31 (5.2%)130 (23.3%)
75 Years and over31 (9.2%)142 (74.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hidalgo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (2.4%)18 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)129 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years11 (0.6%)89 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years31 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over50 (14.8%)111 (58.1%)

Technology Access in Hidalgo

Computing Device Access in Hidalgo

Computing Device Access in Hidalgo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,73373.8%
Smartphone3,55295.9%
Tablet2,47566.8%
No Computing Device1273.4%
Total3,705100.0%

Internet Access in Hidalgo

Internet Access in Hidalgo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,72173.4%
Cellular Data Only54814.8%
Satellite Internet2396.5%
No Internet3018.1%
Total3,705100.0%

Hidalgo Summary

Hidalgo, Texas is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is located on the Rio Grande, just south of McAllen, Texas. The city is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,198.

History

Hidalgo was founded in 1908 by John Closner, a rancher and businessman from San Antonio. Closner named the city after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Mexican priest who is credited with starting the Mexican War of Independence. The city was incorporated in 1910 and was the first city in Hidalgo County.
In the early 1900s, Hidalgo was a small farming community. The economy was based on cotton, corn, and sorghum. The city was also home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a livery stable.
In the 1920s, the economy began to diversify as the city became a major center for the production of citrus fruits. The city also became a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the warm climate and the nearby beaches.
In the 1950s, the economy shifted again as the city became a major center for the production of oil and gas. The city also became a major center for the production of steel and aluminum.
In the 1970s, the economy shifted again as the city became a major center for the production of electronics and computer components. The city also became a major center for the production of medical equipment.

Geography

Hidalgo is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, about 10 miles (16 km) south of McAllen. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 281 and State Highway 107.

The city has a total area of 4 2 square miles 10 8 km2 all of it land

Economy

Hidalgo’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to a number of large agricultural operations, including citrus, cotton, and vegetable farms. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing plants, including those that produce electronics, medical equipment, and steel and aluminum products.
The city is also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the warm climate and the nearby beaches. The city is home to a number of attractions, including the Hidalgo County Historical Museum, the Hidalgo County Courthouse, and the Hidalgo County Fairgrounds.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,198 people, 3,717 households, and 2,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,664.3 people per square mile (1,027.2/km2). There were 4,072 housing units at an average density of 972.2 per square mile (375.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.2% of the population.
There were 3,717 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.45.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,945. About 24.2% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hidalgo?
Total Population of Hidalgo is 14,075.
What is the Total Male Population of Hidalgo?
Total Male Population of Hidalgo is 7,247.
What is the Total Female Population of Hidalgo?
Total Female Population of Hidalgo is 6,828.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hidalgo?
There are 106.14 Males per 100 Females in Hidalgo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hidalgo?
There are 94.22 Females per 100 Males in Hidalgo.
What is the Median Population Age in Hidalgo?
Median Population Age in Hidalgo is 28.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hidalgo
Average Family Size in Hidalgo is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hidalgo
Average Household Size in Hidalgo is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hidalgo?
Per Capita income in Hidalgo is $16,964.
What is the Median Family Income in Hidalgo?
Median Family Income in Hidalgo is $47,246.
What is the Median Household income in Hidalgo?
Median Household Income in Hidalgo is $45,919.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hidalgo?
Income or Wage Gap in Hidalgo is 38.1%.
Women in Hidalgo earn 61.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hidalgo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hidalgo is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hidalgo?
There are 6,599 People in the Labor Forcein in Hidalgo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hidalgo?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Hidalgo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hidalgo?
Unemployment Rate in Hidalgo is 7.8%.