Hidalgo, TX Demographics

A map of Hidalgo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	14,313	13,648	98.7%	97.7%
White	111	264	0.8%	1.9%
Multiracial	47	14	0.3%	0.1%
Native American/Other	15	22	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	9	4	0.1%	0.0%
Black	3	12	0.0%	0.1%

Hidalgo, Texas has an estimated population of 14,498, an increase from the 13,964 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.7% Hispanic, 0.8% White, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hidalgo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hidalgo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hidalgo, that probability was 4.4% in 2020 and 2.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hidalgo is ranked the 212th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hidalgo was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hidalgo's White Population

111 residents of Hidalgo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hidalgo is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Hidalgo ranks 1707th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's White population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. White residents' share of Hidalgo's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Hidalgo is more White than neighboring Granjeno (0.6% White). Hidalgo is less White than neighboring Pharr (4.5% White), McAllen (8.5% White), Mission (8.9% White), and San Juan (2.9% White).

Hidalgo's Black Population

3 residents of Hidalgo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hidalgo is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Hidalgo ranks 1438th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Hidalgo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hidalgo is less Black than neighboring Pharr (0.2% Black), McAllen (0.6% Black), and Mission (1.2% Black).

Hidalgo's Asian Population

9 residents of Hidalgo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hidalgo is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Hidalgo ranks 1309th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Asian residents' share of Hidalgo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hidalgo is less Asian than neighboring Granjeno (0.3% Asian), Pharr (0.4% Asian), McAllen (2.7% Asian), Mission (1.6% Asian), and San Juan (0.2% Asian).

Hidalgo's Hispanic Population

14,313 residents of Hidalgo, or 98.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hidalgo is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hidalgo ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hidalgo's population has increased from 97.7% to 98.7%.

Hidalgo is more Hispanic than neighboring Pharr (94.7% Hispanic), McAllen (87% Hispanic), Mission (87.8% Hispanic), and San Juan (96.5% Hispanic). Hidalgo is less Hispanic than neighboring Granjeno (99% Hispanic).

Hidalgo's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Hidalgo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hidalgo is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hidalgo ranks 1475th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hidalgo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hidalgo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granjeno (0% Native American/Other). Hidalgo is less Native American/Other than neighboring McAllen (0.3% Native American/Other).

Hidalgo's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Hidalgo, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hidalgo is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hidalgo ranks 1682nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hidalgo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 235.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hidalgo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Hidalgo is more Multiracial than neighboring Granjeno (0% Multiracial), and Pharr (0.1% Multiracial). Hidalgo is less Multiracial than neighboring McAllen (0.9% Multiracial), and Mission (0.4% 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.