Population 14,463 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hidalgo
Household size in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.90 | 3.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.48 | 3.72 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.73 | 3.66 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.71 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.25 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Hidalgo is a place of big households: 3.71 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 28.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.6 | 29.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.0 | 30.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.3 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Hidalgo is young: half of its residents are under 30.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Only 25 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 18.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 18.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hidalgo: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 36 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hidalgo
Renters in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 32.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 32.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hidalgo is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Hidalgo as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the McAllen area as a whole (12.4%). Vacancy has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1998 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Hidalgo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Hidalgo has newer homes than the great majority of Texas cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $597 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $652 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $737 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $987 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$390 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hidalgo pays $938 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $305 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hidalgo
Bachelor's degrees in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 15.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 16.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 18.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 20.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hidalgo: 22.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the McAllen area. The share with a degree has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7% | 59.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.7% | 61.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 64.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.3% | 69.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +10.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Hidalgo never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in the McAllen area as a whole (69.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hidalgo
| Period | Hidalgo | McAllen area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hidalgo runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 53 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hidalgo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 3.71 | 30.3 | 21.0% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 2003 | $938 | 22.6% | 71.3% | 8.6% |
| Granjeno | 3.27 | 36.4 | 10.4% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 2002 | $802 | 30.2% | 73.1% | 3.1% |
| Pharr | 3.54 | 30.1 | 22.2% | 40.9% | 13.0% | 2000 | $1,092 | 19.0% | 71.0% | 7.6% |
| El Gato | 4.07 | 32.1 | 25.5% | 25.0% | 10.7% | 2003 | $858 | 20.8% | 62.9% | 3.2% |
| San Juan | 3.46 | 33.9 | 17.6% | 20.9% | 10.9% | 1996 | $977 | 14.2% | 64.5% | 7.3% |
| Madero | 2.79 | 35.6 | 12.2% | 26.0% | 13.5% | 2002 | $1,060 | 22.5% | 61.1% | 4.0% |
| McAllen area | 3.42 | 31.9 | 18.6% | 32.5% | 12.4% | 1998 | $987 | 20.3% | 69.8% | 7.6% |
| Alamo | 3.55 | 33.1 | 21.7% | 24.1% | 19.0% | 1997 | $772 | 12.7% | 60.0% | 11.3% |
| Palmhurst | 3.32 | 32.0 | 10.7% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1999 | $1,033 | 42.9% | 85.7% | 5.8% |
| Lopezville | 2.83 | 31.6 | 15.4% | 46.9% | 6.3% | 2006 | $838 | 20.9% | 69.5% | 7.4% |
| Palmview South | 3.29 | 44.3 | 21.2% | 23.8% | 19.3% | 1995 | $725 | 10.0% | 68.1% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hidalgo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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