Living In Hidalgo County, NM

Hidalgo County Summary

Life in Hidalgo County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hidalgo County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hidalgo County:

The population in Hidalgo County is 4,097.
The median home value in Hidalgo County is $97,971.
The median income in Hidalgo County is $49,076.
The median rent in Hidalgo County is $803.
The unemployment rate in Hidalgo County is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Hidalgo County is 20.5%.
The average high in Hidalgo County is 83.0° and there are 20.2 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Hidalgo County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hidalgo County

Lordsburg, NM Population 2,139

Glen Acres, NM Population 306

Cotton City, NM Population 236

Virden, NM Population 192

Animas, NM Population 191

Windmill, NM Population 65

Rodeo, NM Population 31

Playas, NM Population 27

Map Of Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County, NM Weather

The average high in Hidalgo County is 83.0°.
There are 78.23 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 20.2 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.
There is an average of 8:26 hours of sun each day in Hidalgo County.

Stat	Hidalgo County
Mean High	83.0
Nice Days	78.23
Rainfall	20.2
Snowfall	0.8
Sunny Hours	8:26

83.0°
Average High

20.2
Inches of Rain

Hidalgo County Demographics

Population over time in Hidalgo County

The current population in Hidalgo County is 4,097. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	4,214	-0.5%
2022	4,234	-1.5%
2021	4,297	-

Gender in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County is 51.3% female with 2,101 female residents.
Hidalgo County is 48.7% male with 1,996 male residents.

Female

51.3% (2,101)

Male

48.7% (1,996)

Gender	Hidalgo County	NM	USA
Female	51.3%	50.3%	50.5%
Male	48.7%	49.7%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County is:

38.3% White with 1,568 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 34 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 24 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 110 Two Or More residents.
57.2% Hispanic with 2,343 Hispanic residents.

White

38.3% (1,568)

African American

0.0% (0)

American Indian

0.4% (18)

Asian

0.8% (34)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.6% (24)

Two Or More

2.7% (110)

Hispanic

57.2% (2,343)

Table: Hidalgo County By Race

Race	Hidalgo County	NM	USA
White	38.3%	36.5%	58.2%
African American	0.0%	1.8%	12.0%
American Indian	0.4%	8.6%	0.5%
Asian	0.8%	1.6%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	2.7%	2.8%	3.9%
Hispanic	57.2%	48.2%	19.0%

Household Income For Hidalgo County, New Mexico

6.6% of households in Hidalgo County earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Hidalgo County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.5% of households in Hidalgo County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.7% of households in Hidalgo County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Hidalgo County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.2% of households in Hidalgo County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Hidalgo County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.7% of households in Hidalgo County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Hidalgo County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Hidalgo County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.6% (270)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.6% (188)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.5% (510)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.7% (521)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.2% (581)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.2% (786)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.3% (423)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.7% (477)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.6% (229)

$200,000 or more

2.7% (109)

Income	Hidalgo County	NM	USA
Less than $10,000	6.6%	6.6%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.6%	5.2%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.5%	9.1%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.7%	8.5%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.2%	11.7%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.2%	17.0%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.3%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.7%	15.1%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.6%	7.2%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	2.7%	7.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hidalgo County for adults over 25

5.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hidalgo County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

4% (204)

9-12th Grade

10% (409)

High School / GED

38% (1,556)

Some College

21% (860)

Associate's Degree

8% (327)

Bachelor's Degree

13% (532)

Master's Degree

4% (163)

Professional Degree

0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1% (40)

Education	Hidalgo County	NM	USA
< 9th Grade	4%	4%	5%
9-12th Grade	10%	7%	6%
High School / GED	38%	26%	26%
Some College	21%	23%	19%
Associate's Degree	8%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	13%	17%	21%
Master's Degree	4%	10%	10%
Professional Degree	0%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	2%	2%