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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Happy

Texas · 647 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Happy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $31,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

647
+12%since 1990
from 579 in 1990
1990 – 2025
610 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 546 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
−5%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5546307067828581990201020202024Happy
2024647
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,393
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,618
+49%since 1990
from $9,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.1
−45%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(564)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(197)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(516)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.7%(244)
38
+11%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−37%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy, Texas?

Happy, Texas has about 647 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Happy, Texas?

The typical household in Happy, Texas earns about $28,393 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 $31,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Happy, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 13.4% 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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