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Murillo, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
8,883
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,619
ZIP codes
0
Murillo and its ZIP codes
Murillo at a glance
- Murillo is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 290th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $70,609, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $748 a month.
Local data for Murillo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murillo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,609
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
26.2
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,659), German Americans (23), Dutch Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Murillo.
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
$4.59B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
Murillo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murillo, 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 Murillo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.0%
U.S. 11.1% +26.9 pts
Cities near Murillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MunizCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| EdinburgCity | 5.9 mi | 46.6 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| AlamoCity | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| McAllenCity | 6.7 mi | 62.4 |
| San JuanCity | 7.2 mi | 12.1 |
| South AlamoCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2 |
| ElsaCity | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| PharrCity | 8.7 mi | 24.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murillo, TX in?
- Murillo is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Murillo, TX?
- About 8,883 people live in Murillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murillo?
- Nearby places include Muniz (1.9 mi), Lopezville (2.4 mi), César Chávez (3.2 mi), North Alamo (3.7 mi), San Carlos (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023