Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

70.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

20.6%

Graduate Degree

6.6%

Population 25+

516,001

Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Hidalgo County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
29.8%153,601
High School Graduate
26.1%134,933
Some College / Associate's
23.4%120,998
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%72,515
Graduate Degree
6.6%33,954

Hidalgo County, Texas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Hidalgo County, Texas

Approximately 20.6% of adults in Hidalgo County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Hidalgo County, Texas has increased by 5.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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