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Heidelberg, TX

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population

2,215

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

839

ZIP codes

0

Heidelberg and its ZIP codes

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Heidelberg at a glance

  • Heidelberg is about 7.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $33,953 a year, 57% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $57,700 (80% below Texas).

Local data for Heidelberg, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Heidelberg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$33,953

Poverty rate

13.5%

Median home value

$57,700

Homeownership

88.6%

Bachelor's or higher

3.4%

Median age

31.6

Average commute

13.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,183), Puerto Ricans (22).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Heidelberg.

Details

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

Hidalgo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Heidelberg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.6%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked16.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other17.2%
  • Worked from home1.0%

Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Heidelberg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

96° / 50°F

25.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Heidelberg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

49.3%

U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts

Diabetes

23.8%

U.S. 12.1% +11.7 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

45.8%

U.S. 11.1% +34.7 pts

Cities near Heidelberg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MercedesCity2.2 mi11.8
SolisCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.6
RatamosaCensus-designated place2.6 mi2
Indian HillsCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.4
BixbyCensus-designated place3.4 mi1.6
La Feria NorthCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.1
La FeriaCity4.2 mi4.4
Mila DoceCensus-designated place4.9 mi3.3
Santa RosaTown6.1 mi0.8
WeslacoCity6.5 mi16.9
Llano GrandeCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.6
Laguna SecaCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.3
Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.9
RelampagoCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.5
OlivarezCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.7
ProgresoCity7.4 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Heidelberg, TX in?
Heidelberg is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Heidelberg, TX?
About 2,215 people live in Heidelberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Heidelberg?
Nearby places include Mercedes (2.2 mi), Solis (2.5 mi), Ratamosa (2.6 mi), Indian Hills (2.9 mi), Bixby (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023