Hidalgo County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,281
Per Capita Income
$22,005
Poverty Rate
27.2%
SNAP Recipients
28.2%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.7%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K13.8%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+4.4%
The median household income in Hidalgo County, TX is $52,281 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,005. 27.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 28.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).