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Texas · 584 residents (2025 est.) · 1.061 sq mi
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Happy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,800. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
Unchangedsince 2000
from 647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.8
−32%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:584 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5546307067828581990201020202024Happy
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+38%since 2000
from $14,618 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−3%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(516)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(452)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(179)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score54.4%(352)
Diversity Score
54
+44%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 16.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy, Texas?

Happy, Texas has about 647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Happy, Texas?

The typical household in Happy, Texas earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy, Texas expensive?

In Happy, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Happy, Texas?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Happy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy, Texas?

About 29.2% of people in Happy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Happy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Happy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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