Hidalgo, Texas

Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its population was 11,198 at the 2010 census, and in 2020, the population had risen to 13,964.

History

The area that is now Hidalgo was first settled by Spanish colonists led by José de Escandón ''circa'' 1749. The colony was known by multiple names: La Habitación, Rancho San Luis, and San Luisito. In 1852, John Young settled in the area and renamed the town "Edinburgh" after his place of birth, Edinburgh, Scotland; Edinburg became the county seat of Hidalgo County. The town was incorporated in 1876, and its name was changed to "Hidalgo" in 1885.

Geography

Hidalgo is located in southern Hidalgo County at (26.104473, –98.246443). It is located across the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte) from the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

One of the southern termini of U.S. Route 281 is at the border crossing in Hidalgo. The highway leads east then north to Pharr, or southeast to Brownsville. Texas State Highway 115 runs north from Hidalgo to McAllen, the largest city in Hidalgo County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hidalgo has a total area of , of which , or 1.84%, is covered by water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, 13,964 people, 3,774 households, and 3,220 families resided in the city.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 7,322 people, 1,747 households, and 1,593 families livedg in the city. The population density was . The 1,880 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 82.12% White, 0.12% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 15.45% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 97.75% of the population.

Of the1,747 households, 61.9% had children under 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.8% were not families. About 8.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.19 and the average family size was 4.43.

In the city, the age distribution was 39.0% under 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,469, and for a family was $20,357. Males had a median income of $16,238 versus $13,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $5,849. About 41.4% of families and 44.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.2% of those under 18 and 45.5% of those 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Hidalgo Post Office.

Education

Hidalgo Independent School District and Valley View Independent School District serve sections of the city.SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX
" U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.

The portion in Hidalgo ISD is divided between the zones of Hidalgo Elementary School and Salinas Elementary School. All residents of the Hidalgo ISD area are zoned to Ida Diaz Jr. High School, and Hidalgo Early College High School.Hidalgo ISD School Map
Hidalgo Independent School District. Retrieved on March 12, 2017. In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

The Hidalgo Public Library serves Hidalgo. The library, designed by Hidalgo native Eduardo Vela, opened on April 8, 1998.About HPL
." Hidalgo Public Library. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

Sports

Hidalgo was the home to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League, who played in the local Payne Arena, and the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros of the USL Championship, who played in the H-E-B Park. Former teams include the Rio Grande Valley Magic of the Southern Indoor Football League, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League, and North American Hockey League, La Fiera FC of the Professional Arena Soccer League, and the Rio Grande Valley Sol of the Lone Star Football League and X-League Indoor Football. The Payne Arena is also a concert venue serving the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.

References

External links

City of Hidalgo official website

''Hidalgo, Tx (Hidalgo County)'' in Handbook of Texas Online

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Cities in Hidalgo County, Texas
Mexico–United States border crossings
Lower Rio Grande Valley
Former county seats in Texas
Cities in Texas