Economy & Jobs — Hidalgo, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,441 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,485 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
| In Labor Force | 7,147 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
| Transportation | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 633 |
| Fast Food | 519 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 447 |
| Insurance Agencies | 349 |
| Law Offices | 347 |
| Child Day Care | 278 |
| Home Health | 235 |
| Dental Offices | 230 |
| Gas Stations | 187 |
| General Merchandise | 178 |
| Commercial Banks | 146 |
| Coffee Shops | 118 |
| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Beauty Salons | 95 |
| Auto Repair | 95 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.