Hidalgo County Demographics

A map of Hidalgo County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,303	2,390	57.0%	57.2%
White	1,538	1,645	38.1%	39.4%
Multiracial	136	71	3.4%	1.7%
Asian	39	11	1.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	25	47	0.6%	1.1%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.3%

Hidalgo County, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,041, a decrease from the 4,178 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% Hispanic, 38.1% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hidalgo County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hidalgo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hidalgo County, that probability was 51.7% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hidalgo County is ranked the 29th most populous county in New Mexico, out of 33 counties. Hidalgo County was ranked the 29th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Hidalgo County's White Population

1,538 residents of Hidalgo County, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hidalgo County is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Hidalgo County ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has decreased from 39.4% to 38.1%.

Hidalgo County is more White than neighboring Luna County (28.3% White). Hidalgo County is less White than neighboring Grant County (47.5% White), Cochise County (54.1% White), Greenlee County (45.1% White), and Graham County (52.7% White).

Hidalgo County's Black Population

0 residents of Hidalgo County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hidalgo County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Hidalgo County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hidalgo County is less Black than neighboring Grant County (0.8% Black), Luna County (1.1% Black), Cochise County (2.9% Black), Greenlee County (1.4% Black), and Graham County (1.6% Black).

Hidalgo County's Asian Population

39 residents of Hidalgo County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hidalgo County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Hidalgo County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 254.5%. Asian residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Hidalgo County is more Asian than neighboring Grant County (0.9% Asian), and Graham County (0.5% Asian). Hidalgo County is less Asian than neighboring Luna County (1.1% Asian), Cochise County (1.9% Asian), and Greenlee County (1.4% Asian).

Hidalgo County's Hispanic Population

2,303 residents of Hidalgo County, or 57.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hidalgo County is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hidalgo County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.0%.

Hidalgo County is more Hispanic than neighboring Grant County (47.8% Hispanic), Cochise County (34.7% Hispanic), Greenlee County (46.7% Hispanic), and Graham County (30.8% Hispanic). Hidalgo County is less Hispanic than neighboring Luna County (67.1% Hispanic).

Hidalgo County's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Hidalgo County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hidalgo County is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hidalgo County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Hidalgo County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grant County (0.7% Native American/Other), Luna County (1% Native American/Other), Cochise County (1.3% Native American/Other), Greenlee County (1.8% Native American/Other), and Graham County (8.7% Native American/Other).

Hidalgo County's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Hidalgo County, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hidalgo County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hidalgo County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hidalgo County's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.4%.

Hidalgo County is more Multiracial than neighboring Grant County (2.3% Multiracial), and Luna County (1.3% Multiracial). Hidalgo County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cochise County (5.2% Multiracial), Greenlee County (3.5% Multiracial), and Graham County (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.