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Hidalgo County, Texas

Coordinates: 26°24′N 98°11′W / 26.40°N 98.18°W / 26.40; -98.18
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Hidalgo County
County
Map of Texas highlighting Hidalgo County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 26°23′48″N 98°10′52″W / 26.39672°N 98.18107°W / 26.39672; -98.18107
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1852
SeatEdinburg
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
569,463
Websitewww.co.hidalgo.tx.us

Hidalgo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 569,463; in 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to have reached 700,634. It is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, and is the seventh most-populous county of Texas. It is named for Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the priest who raised the call for Mexico's independence from Spain. The seat of the county is Edinburg, while the largest city is McAllen.6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 789,099 km² (1,583 mi²). 4,066 km² (1,570 mi²) of it is land and 33 km² (13 mi²) of it (0.82%) is water.

Major cities

Adjacent counties

The Mexican state of Tamaulipas lies to the south.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 569,463 people, 156,824 households, and 132,829 families residing in the county. The population density was 140/km² (363/mi²). There were 192,658 housing units at an average density of 47/km² (123/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 77.71% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 18.64% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 88.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 156,824 households out of which 49.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.00% were married couples living together, 15.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.30% were non-families. 13.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.60 and the average family size was 3.96.

In the county, the population was spread out with 35.30% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 16.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,863, and the median income for a family was $26,009. Males had a median income of $21,299 versus $18,297 for females. The per capita income for the county was $9,899. About 31.30% of families and 35.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.50% of those under age 18 and 23.30% of those age 65 or over. The county's per-capita income makes it one of the poorest counties in the United States.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Education

The following school districts serve Hidalgo County

In addition, the county is served by the multi-county South Texas Independent School District

Area Radio Stations

Area Newspapers

26°24′N 98°11′W / 26.40°N 98.18°W / 26.40; -98.18

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