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 103 years ago in 1919.

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%
Named for : Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo
Altitude : 95 feet / 29 meters
Capital : Lordsburg
Establishment : February 02, 1919
Time Zone : UTC−07:00
Local time : 07:22:12 (9th February 2023)
Density : 98 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 11.48% (2010-2020)
Hidalgo County locator map
Location of Hidalgo County on Texas map.
Hidalgo County New Mexico Courthouse image
Hidalgo County New Mexico Courthouse
Hidalgo County New Mexico Courthouse image
Hidalgo County New Mexico Courthouse image

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 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Edinburg 102,374 City in Texas, United States of America
Mission 84,496 City in Texas, United States
Pharr 79,513 City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Weslaco 43,273 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
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

Hidalgo County has 4 neighbours.

  • 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
Map of countries with a smaller population than Hidalgo County

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