Hidalgo County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
891,977
Median Age
30.5
Male Median
29.6
Female Median
31.5
Hidalgo County, Texas Population Growth

Hidalgo County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +21.0%%.
+21.0%% Growth
Hidalgo County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hidalgo County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.5 | 891,977 |
| 2023 | 30.3 | 880,921 |
| 2022 | 29.8 | 873,167 |
| 2021 | 29.6 | 865,677 |
| 2020 | 29.4 | 861,137 |
| 2019 | 29.2 | 855,176 |
| 2018 | 29.1 | 849,389 |
| 2017 | 28.9 | 839,539 |
| 2016 | 28.8 | 828,334 |
| 2015 | 28.8 | 819,217 |
| 2014 | 28.6 | 806,447 |
| 2013 | 28.4 | 790,646 |
| 2012 | 28.3 | 774,820 |
| 2011 | 28.2 | 757,453 |
| 2010 | 28.1 | 736,973 |
Hidalgo County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.8% |
| 5–17 | 23.1% |
| 18–24 | 11.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.7% |
| 65+ | 11.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Hidalgo County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 54.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 20.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hidalgo County, Texas
The median age in Hidalgo County, Texas is 30.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hidalgo County, Texas is 891,977.
In Hidalgo County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 11.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 23.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hidalgo County, Texas is aging.