County record · fips 48215 · Texas
HidalgoTX
Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Texas and national vote
2024 result
R+2.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
34–5
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1928
R+2.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -60.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +56.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | +51.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -45.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +40.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
891,977
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$54,338
2024 dollars
Non-white
94%
Rural
9%
Age 65+
12%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brooks, TX · Cameron, TX · Kenedy, TX · Starr, TX · Willacy, TX