Hidalgo, TX population by race
The table below shows Hidalgo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,165 | 22.21% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 4,372 | 30.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,709 | 47.08% |
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Hidalgo population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Hidalgo has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Hidalgo's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Hidalgo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.21% are white, 0.03% are Black or African American, 30.68% are some other race and 47.08% are multiracial.
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Hidalgo, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Hidalgo is Some other race with a population of 4,372 (30.68% of the total population).
Hidalgo 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Hidalgo is Some other race with a population of 4,372 (30.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,709 (47.08% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Hidalgo, TX
By ethnicity, 14,102 (98.96% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 148 (1.04% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Hidalgo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 98 (66.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Hidalgo, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Hidalgo's Non-Hispanic population.
Hidalgo Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 98 | 66.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 2.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 15 | 10.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 20.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Hidalgo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,314 (94.41% of the total Hispanic population).
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Hidalgo, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Hidalgo's Hispanic population.
Hidalgo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,314 | 94.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 15 | 0.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 773 | 5.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Hidalgo, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 98.96% of Hidalgo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Hidalgo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,314 (94.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Hidalgo, TX have?
Hidalgo, TX has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Hidalgo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Hidalgo, TX?
With 98.96% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Hidalgo.
That being said, with a 22.21% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Hidalgo.
What is the majority race in Hidalgo, TX?
With a population of 4,372 (30.68% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Hidalgo.
Whites are second largest race in Hidalgo, with 22.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
