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Fort Hancock

Texas · 1,052 residents · 18.946 sq mi
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Fort Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,236. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 661 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,100. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
−39%since 2000
from 1,713 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+59%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8621K1K2K2K2000201020202024Fort Hancock
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,236
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,669
+52%since 2000
from $7,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+33%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.8%(1,556)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.6%(1,016)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(82)
Diversity Score
8
−61%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
44.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
1.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
38.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Hancock, Texas?

Fort Hancock, Texas has about 1,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The typical household in Fort Hancock, Texas earns about $29,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Hancock, Texas expensive?

In Fort Hancock, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Hancock, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Hancock, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Hancock, Texas?

About 38.5% of people in Fort Hancock, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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