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78557

Hidalgo, TX

Total Population
14,075
Median Household Income
$45,919
Median Home Value
$136,100
Median Rent
$832

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,919
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$136,100
100.3% above state median
Rent
$832
100% above state median
Median Age
28.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hidalgo, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 28.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 26.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,919
-38.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.80 people

Total Households
3,705
Family Households
54.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Arts,
21.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
17.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.5%
Total Employed Residents:2,233

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
88 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,667
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.2%
6,088 employed
Labor Force
6,604
516 unemployed
Median Age
28.8 years
Per Capita Income
$16,964
Poverty Rate
26.8%

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