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Hansford County

Texas · 5,285 residents · 919.81 sq mi
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Hansford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,285
−2%since 2000
from 5,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Hansford County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,507
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,331
+28%since 2000
from $17,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+82%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,604)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(1,690)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(2,936)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(2,552)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino49.5%(2,615)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score64.2%(3,393)
Segregation Score9.4%(499)
Diversity Score
64
+17%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hansford County, Texas?

Hansford County, Texas has about 5,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hansford County, Texas?

The typical household in Hansford County, Texas earns about $46,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hansford County, Texas expensive?

In Hansford County, Texas, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Hansford County, Texas?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hansford County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hansford County, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Hansford County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hansford County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hansford County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 563 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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