Hidalgo County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Texas

The population of Hidalgo County, Texas is 880,921 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $52,281, the median home value is $124,000, and the median age is 30.3.

The population of Hidalgo County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (779,091 → 914,820), a +1.15% annualized rate.

Hidalgo County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

880,921

Population

+1.15%

Annual growth

561

People / sq mi

$52,281

Median Income

$124,000

Median Home Value

Hidalgo County covers 1,571 sq mi of land at 560.7 people per square mile.

About Hidalgo County, TX

Hidalgo County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 8.5% of the population. Hidalgo County is a county in Texas with a population of 880,921. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Texas in the country, at #8 by population.

The typical household earns $52,281, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.0%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $124,000, with typical rent around $925.

Roughly 20.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Hidalgo County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hidalgo County had a population of 779,091 in 2010 and 914,820 in 2024, a 17.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 914,820 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.15%.

Hidalgo County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

914,820

Population (2024)

779,091

Population (2010)

914,820

Peak (2024)

1.15%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	779,091	-	-	estimate
2011	795,305	+16,214	+2.08%	estimate
2012	807,930	+12,625	+1.59%	estimate
2013	818,047	+10,117	+1.25%	estimate
2014	829,065	+11,018	+1.35%	estimate
2015	838,741	+9,676	+1.17%	estimate
2016	847,759	+9,018	+1.08%	estimate
2017	854,739	+6,980	+0.82%	estimate
2018	860,765	+6,026	+0.71%	estimate
2019	867,221	+6,456	+0.75%	estimate
2020	872,892	+5,671	+0.65%	estimate
2021	879,929	+7,037	+0.81%	estimate
2022	889,799	+9,870	+1.12%	estimate
2023	902,443	+12,644	+1.42%	estimate
2024	914,820	+12,377	+1.37%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	39.5%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

30.3

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

11.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.0%

5–9

8.4%

10–14

9.6%

15–19

8.8%

20–24

7.7%

25–34

13.6%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

4.4%

60–64

4.2%

65–74

6.5%

75–84

3.8%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 26.0% · Seniors (65+): 11.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,281$-24,011 vs state
Mean household income	$71,722
Per-capita income	$22,005
Poverty rate	24.0%+13.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.4%
Employment-to-population	54.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.7%

Construction

9.5%

Finance & real estate

9.0%

Education & health care

8.9%

Retail trade

6.3%

Manufacturing

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Hidalgo County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

75.8%

Public transit

8.6%

Work from home

22.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$124,000$-136,400 vs state

Median home value

$925

Median rent

67.6%

Homeownership rate

302,173

Total housing units

87.4%

Occupied

12.6%

Vacant

32.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

70.3%

With health insurance

92.7%

With broadband internet

8.5%

Foreign-born

3.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.5%

With a disability

19.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

69.3%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hidalgo County, Texas has a population of 880,921 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 561 people per square mile.

The population of Hidalgo County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (779,091 → 914,820), a +1.15% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hidalgo County, Texas is $52,281, with mean (average) household income of $71,722 and per-capita income of $22,005. 24.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hidalgo County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hidalgo County, Texas is 30.3 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Hidalgo County is $124,000 and median monthly rent is $925. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 302,173 total housing units, 12.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hidalgo County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.