Hidalgo County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hidalgo County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48215
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 215
Geography
- Land Area
- 1571.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1582.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.396384
- Longitude
- -98.180990
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 733,672
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 466,138
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 67,820 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic | 665,849 | 90.8% |
| White | 53,515 | 7.3% |
| Black | 5,050 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6,733 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 544 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 186 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,613 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 410,522 | 88.1% |
| White | 45,056 | 9.7% |
| Black | 3,980 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 5,373 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 922 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 186 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 891,977
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,720
- Poverty Rate
- 26.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 235,512
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 247,551 | 27.8% |
| Black | 6,207 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 9,202 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 398,641
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 354,704 | 89.0% |
| Republican | 34,072 | 8.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,865 | 2.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 190,525 | 47.8% |
| Female | 208,049 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,434 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic | 353,218 | 88.6% |
| Black | 395 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2,013 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 141,229
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,055 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 117,923 | 33.4% |
| Black | 136 | 34.4% |
| Asian | 706 | 35.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 62,880 | 33.0% |
| Female | 78,334 | 37.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 115,498 (22.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 106,469 (20.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 308,556
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $145,241
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $978
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.