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Hico

Texas · 1,335 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Hico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $91,100. Households here earn about 57% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,335
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hico
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,731
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,310
+30%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+71%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,038)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(219)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score38.6%(515)
Diversity Score
39
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−20%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hico, Texas?

Hico, Texas has about 1,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hico, Texas?

The typical household in Hico, Texas earns about $27,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hico, Texas expensive?

In Hico, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Hico, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hico, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hico, Texas?

About 12.4% of people in Hico, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hico, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hico, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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