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Hawkins

Texas · 1,274 residents · 2.206 sq mi
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Hawkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,274
−4%since 2000
from 1,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hawkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,543 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,137
+56%since 2000
from $14,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,092)
Black16.1%(214)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(479)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(952)
Black13.6%(173)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(65)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score43.9%(559)
Diversity Score
44
+22%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawkins, Texas?

Hawkins, Texas has about 1,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawkins, Texas?

The typical household in Hawkins, Texas earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawkins, Texas expensive?

In Hawkins, Texas, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Hawkins, Texas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hawkins, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkins, Texas?

About 18.8% of people in Hawkins, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawkins, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawkins, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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