Hidalgo County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hidalgo County, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The estimated population of Hidalgo County, New Mexico is 4,214 people, with a median age of 43.

We can look at the total population in Hidalgo County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,214
 -0.47% -5.22%
2020
4,234
 -1.47% -
2019
4,297
 -1.69% -
2018
4,371
 -1.69% -
2017
4,446
 - -

Population of Hidalgo County, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
37.5%
40.8%
 -8.09%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Hispanic
58.9%
57.9%
 +1.73%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hidalgo County, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43 -0.46% 39.6 +0.25% 49 +0.41%
2020 43.2 +0.23% 39.5 -3.19% 48.8 +7.96%
2019 43.1 -0.46% 40.8 +0.49% 45.2 +1.35%
2018 43.3 +1.64% 40.6 0% 44.6 +3.96%
2017 42.6 - 40.6 - 42.9 -

The median age of Hidalgo County, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 265 -17.16% 343 -10.91% 219 305
10 to 19 245 -7.37% 363 -24.47% 220 260
20 to 29 216 +34.67% 166 +30.59% 285 212
30 to 39 347 -4.93% 175 -17.85% 317 142
40 to 49 197 -24.55% 279 -13.03% 139 243
50 to 59 290 3.54% 327 -4.92% 285 307
60 to 69 285 +24.3% 317 +6.89% 357 338
70+ 334 -28.97% 297 +14.7% 243 342

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hidalgo County, New Mexico is $46,097.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hidalgo County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,602.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,154.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,528.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hidalgo County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hidalgo County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hidalgo County, New Mexico is currently $57,121.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.78% of households in Hidalgo County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hidalgo County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hidalgo County is $23,029.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hidalgo County by the total population of Hidalgo County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hidalgo County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hidalgo County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hidalgo County over the age of 16 is 3,326.

Of those people, a total of 51.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hidalgo County is 46.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 116 53.40% 33.30%
20 to 24 years 273 64.50% 8.30%
25 to 29 years 224 62.50% 15.70%
30 to 34 years 208 78.40% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 485 61.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 451 85.10% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 289 54.00% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 350 48.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 547 20.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 383 10.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hidalgo County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,581 49.00% 7.40%
Black or African American 21 42.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 64 78.10% 14.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 164 47.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 496 61.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,867 54.00% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,318 46.70% 10.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hidalgo County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hidalgo County is 1,560, with median earnings of $27,500.00.

Women in Hidalgo County, New Mexico earning approximately 54.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,560 $27,500.00
Male 792 $35,750.00
Female 768 $19,521.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 191 $37,375.00
Business and Financial 30 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $47,813.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 134 $19,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $21,528.00
Healthcare Support 54 $12,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $93,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $9,931.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $24,688.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00
Sales 156 $16,316.00
Office and Administrative Support 211 $30,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $23,229.00
Construction and Extraction 217 $53,170.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $21,667.00
Production 17 $25,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $45,089.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 141 $37,125.00 50 $37,857.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00 28 $55,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 35 $47,813.00
Legal 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 130 $18,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 32 $25,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 54 $12,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $93,500.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 36 $6,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $23,125.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 62 $15,938.00 94 $16,591.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $0.00 198 $31,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $24,583.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 207 $52,723.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $21,667.00 0 $0.00
Production 17 $25,875.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $47,054.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,573 households in Hidalgo County, with an average household size of 2.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,010 families in Hidalgo County with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 757 83 170 563
Average Household Size 2.97 5.86 3.94 1.27
Total Families 757 83 170 0
Average Household Size 2.95 5.61 3.71 0

Poverty

Of the 1,010 families in Hidalgo County, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hidalgo County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,218 housing units in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,573 70.92%
Vacant 645 29.08%

16.14% of the total 2,218 housing units in Hidalgo County are rental units. This is approximately 358 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,138 are occupied by the owner - or 51.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hidalgo County is $594.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hidalgo County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    77
  • Less than $500
    141
  • $500 to $999
    177
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hidalgo County is $94,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hidalgo County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    245
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    358
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    295
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    134
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    24
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    21
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    32
  • $1,000,000 or more
    29

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hidalgo County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hidalgo County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    162
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    247
  • 1960 to 1969
    237
  • 1970 to 1979
    468
  • 1980 to 1989
    289
  • 1990 to 1999
    294
  • 2000 to 2009
    260
  • 2010 to 2013
    115
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hidalgo County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    101
  • 1 vehicle available
    491
  • 2 vehicles available
    552
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    429

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hidalgo County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hidalgo County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hidalgo County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    122
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    333
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    342
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    180
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    91
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    34
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    72
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    118
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    72
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hidalgo County, New Mexico in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

We have data for 10 places in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.