2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,097
Hidalgo County is a small rural county in New Mexico with a population of 4,097. The median household income is $49,076, 25% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.5%, median home value is $114,000, and 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
4,097
2023 estimate
Rank #2956 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,076
Household
Rank #2742 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$114,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2673 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2314 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
34.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% below New Mexico avg·25% below national avg
Poverty Rate
2% below New Mexico avg·37% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below New Mexico avg·11% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,587
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
37% below New Mexico avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below New Mexico avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above New Mexico avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% above New Mexico avg·5% above national avg
Housing Units
2,219
Households
1,501
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$995
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below New Mexico avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below New Mexico avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.7%
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