Idalou is a very small city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 2,106 people and two associated neighborhoods, Idalou is the 617th largest community in Texas.Idalou is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Idalou is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Idalou who work in management occupations (18.58%), office and administrative support (13.42%), and healthcare (11.66%). Idalou is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Idalou’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Idalou doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Idalou who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 20.24% of the adults in Idalou have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Idalou in 2022 was $30,623, which is middle income relative to Texas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $122,492 for a family of four. However, Idalou contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Idalou is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Idalou home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Idalou, accounting for 57.01% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Idalou residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Idalou include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Idalou is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.
