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Crime in Hidalgo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hidalgo. Key points include:
There were 237 total crimes in Hidalgo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hidalgo is 1,589.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hidalgo is 134.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hidalgo is 1,455.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hidalgo is -24.99% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hidalgo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hidalgo / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 237 | 1,589.5 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 134.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 13.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 73.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 217 | 1,455.4 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 134.1 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 179 | 1,200.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 120.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hidalgo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hidalgo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hidalgo is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hidalgo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hidalgo is $191,375.
The median income in Hidalgo is $59,441.
Hidalgo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hidalgo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hidalgo | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hidalgo, TX Weather
The average high in Hidalgo is 85.2° and the average low is 64.0°.
There are 33.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hidalgo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 33.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hidalgo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hidalgo
The current population in Hidalgo is 14,498. The population has increased 37.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,498 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 14,250 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 14,075 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 13,939 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 13,984 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 13,884 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 13,760 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 13,593 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 13,449 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 13,287 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 13,063 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 12,544 | 12.1% |
| 2012 | 11,190 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 10,898 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 10,564 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hidalgo
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Hidalgo is:
0.8% White with 111 White residents.
0.0% African American with 3 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 9 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 47 Two Or More residents.
98.7% Hispanic with 14,313 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hidalgo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 98.7% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hidalgo
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Hidalgo is 47.7% female with 6,919 female residents.
Hidalgo is 52.3% male with 7,579 male residents.
| Gender | Hidalgo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hidalgo for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hidalgo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hidalgo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hidalgo, Texas
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4.2% of households in Hidalgo earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Hidalgo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Hidalgo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Hidalgo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.2% of households in Hidalgo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Hidalgo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Hidalgo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Hidalgo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Hidalgo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Hidalgo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hidalgo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
