This was 13.8 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 861,137.
66.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hidalgo County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 160,593 | 33.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 96,893 | 20 |
| GED or alternative credential | 19,007 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21,207 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 69,739 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 24,439 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 64,879 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 22,212 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 3,913 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,732 | 0.6 |
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City of Hidalgo• City of Donna• Mila Doce• City of Progreso Lakes• Heidelberg• City of Alton• Relampago• City of Elsa• Lopezville• City of Palmview• Indian Hills• La Blanca• West Sharyland• Scissors• Murillo• La Homa• Doffing• City of Palmhurst• Havana• Mission City• North Alamo• City of Edinburg• City of LA Villa• Doolittle• Linn• Citrus City• City of Mercedes• City of McAllen• Villa Verde• Abram• City of Sullivan• City of Edcouch• South Alamo• Alamo City• City of Weslaco• Perezville• Cuevitas• Laguna Seca• City of Penitas• Midway South• San Carlos• Olivarez• City of Granjeno• Cesar Chavez Cdp• Muniz• Hargill• Llano Grande• Faysville• Palmview South• City Of Progreso• Monte Alto• Midway North
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