Hidalgo, Texas facts for kids
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Hidalgo, Texas
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Hidalgo City Hall
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Location of Hidalgo, within Hidalgo County, Texas
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 Hidalgo, Texas
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Hidalgo, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.45 sq mi (21.90 km2) |
| • Land | 8.35 sq mi (21.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,964 |
| • Density | 1,699.17/sq mi (656.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78557
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-33560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374059 |
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census, and in 2019 the estimated population was 14,183.
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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; Edinburgh 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°6′16″N 98°14′47″W / 26.10444°N 98.24639°W (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 12 miles (19 km) to Pharr, or southeast 54 miles (87 km) to Brownsville. Texas State Highway 115 runs north from Hidalgo 8 miles (13 km) to McAllen, the largest city in Hidalgo County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hidalgo has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.3 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17.0 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 1.84%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 259 | — | |
| 1890 | 389 | 50.2% | |
| 1930 | 630 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,078 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,289 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,288 | 77.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,292 | 43.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,322 | 122.4% | |
| 2010 | 11,198 | 52.9% | |
| 2020 | 13,964 | 24.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 264 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 12 | 0.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.03% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 16 | 0.11% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,648 | 97.74% |
| Total | 13,964 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,964 people, 3,774 households, and 3,220 families residing in the city.
Education
Hidalgo Independent School District and Valley View Independent School District serve sections of the city.
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.
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.
Sports
Hidalgo used to be 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 play 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.
