Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Hidalgo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 774,769 and a population density of 87 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 875,200 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lordsburg. The county was created 107 years ago in 1919.
Hidalgo County is located in southern Texas along the Rio Grande River and border with Mexico. The county was established in 1852 from parts of Cameron County and Starr County. It was named for the town of Hidalgo.
The original county seat was Edinburgh, but this was later moved to Edinburg in 1908. The town was renamed to Edinburg shortly after being established in the early 1900s as a railroad stop.
Key Facts About Hidalgo County Today
Population: As of 2021, over 870,000 people live in Hidalgo County, making it Texas' 7th most populous county.
Major Cities: The largest cities are McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, and Weslaco. McAllen has over 150,000 residents.
Economy: Agriculture and international trade with Mexico drive the local economy. Top industries include healthcare, retail, construction, and manufacturing.
Things to See and Do in Hidalgo County
Some top attractions and activities in Hidalgo County include:
- Shopping and dining in downtown McAllen's Quinta Mazatlan district
- Exploring the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg
- Birdwatching and hiking at the World Birding Center
- Touring the historic Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle
- Trying Tex-Mex cuisine in the Rio Grande Valley region
With its Mexican-American culture and sub-tropical climate, Hidalgo County offers a unique South Texas experience along the border.
County Snapshot
Hidalgo County at a glance
Hidalgo County currently has 42 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
42
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McAllenPopulation 143,751
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Quick Facts about Hidalgo County
| Population | 875,200 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Hidalgo County |
| Area | 8925 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.3967,-98.1811 |
| Named for | Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| Altitude | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Capital | Lordsburg |
| Establishment | February 25, 1919 |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 03:24:05 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 98 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hidalgo County is located at 26°23'48"N 98°10'52"W (26.3967200, -98.1810700). It has 4 neighbors: Cochise County, Greenlee County, Grant County and Luna County.
Hidalgo County map
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The largest city of Hidalgo County is McAllen with a population of 143,751. Other cities include, Edinburg population 102,374, Mission population 84,496, Pharr population 79,513 and Weslaco population 43,273. See all Hidalgo County cities & populated places.
Hidalgo County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,751 | The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Edinburg | 102,374 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Mission | 84,496 | A city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Pharr | 79,513 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Weslaco | 43,273 | The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| San Juan | 37,034 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
| Alamo | 20,556 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
| Alton | 18,785 | City in Texas |
| Mercedes | 16,598 | City in Texas, USA |
| Donna | 16,316 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo | 14,305 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
| Elsa | 7,120 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
| Progreso | 5,979 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
| Palmview | 5,839 | City in Texas |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hidalgo County
Official Website- Lordsburg
Demographics
The population of Hidalgo County increased by 11.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 774,769 | - | census |
| 2011 | 795,517 | 2.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 818,619 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 829,819 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 839,667 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 856,249 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 862,298 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 868,707 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 875,200 | 0.74% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hidalgo County, New Mexico county in New Mexico, United States with a population of 4,106 people.
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