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.
The majority race in Hidalgo County overall is hispanic, making up 91.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 6.8%. There are more hispanic people in the northeast areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the west 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 |
Hidalgo County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.8% |
Hispanic |
91.2% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
0.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Hidalgo County, TX Population |
|---|---|
White |
6.8% |
Hispanic |
91.2% |
Black |
0.4% |
Asian |
1.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
0.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hidalgo County, TX
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.
Diversity Score
Hidalgo County Diversity Score
15
With a diversity score of 15 out of 100, Hidalgo County is much less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Hidalgo County's proper boundaries is to the north of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the east 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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