Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hidalgo County, NM

The map below shows majority race by area in Hidalgo County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Hidalgo County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Hidalgo County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hidalgo County overall is hispanic, making up 57.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 38.8%. There are more hispanic people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Hidalgo County
Race
Hidalgo County, NM Population
White
38.8%
Hispanic
57.9%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.3%
Other
1.4%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hidalgo County, NM Population
White
38.8%
Hispanic
57.9%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.3%
Other
1.4%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hidalgo County, NM

The map below shows diversity in Hidalgo County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Hidalgo County, NM map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hidalgo County Diversity Score

78

With a diversity score of 78 out of 100, Hidalgo County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hidalgo County's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Hidalgo County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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