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Doolittle, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
6,203
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,488
ZIP codes
0
Doolittle and its ZIP codes
Doolittle at a glance
- Doolittle is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,109 a year, 54% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,200 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Doolittle, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doolittle, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,109
Poverty rate
55.9%
Median home value
$78,200
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
2.8%
Median age
23.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,986), Guatemalan Americans (93), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Doolittle.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
Doolittle, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doolittle, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 49°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doolittle, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.8%
U.S. 33.3% +15.5 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
48.3%
U.S. 11.1% +37.2 pts
Cities near Doolittle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdinburgCity | 1.5 mi | 46.6 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.4 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.5 |
| La Coma HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Harding Gill TractCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| McAllenCity | 8.2 mi | 62.4 |
| ElsaCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| HargillCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| EdcouchCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| AltonCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Doolittle, TX in?
- Doolittle is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Doolittle, TX?
- About 6,203 people live in Doolittle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Doolittle?
- Nearby places include Edinburg (1.5 mi), César Chávez (3.1 mi), San Carlos (5.6 mi), Murillo (6.2 mi), La Coma Heights (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023