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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hopkins County

Texas · 31,960 residents · 767.431 sq mi
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Hopkins County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,136. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,960
+11%since 1990
from 28,833 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+7%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K33K36K39K1990201020202024Hopkins County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,136
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,771 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,182
+56%since 1990
from $11,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(25,405)
Black8.7%(2,511)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,279)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score34.8%(10,042)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(25,946)
Black7.9%(2,525)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,967)
Asian0.2%(79)
Diversity Score38.4%(12,264)
Diversity Score
38
+10%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hopkins County to nearby counties

HOPKINS COUNTY VS
Delta County
Income$66,575+107%
Home value$164,300+167%
Population5,549−86%
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HOPKINS COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$72,360+125%
Home value$226,300+267%
Population10,994−72%
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HOPKINS COUNTY VS
Rains County
Income$65,413+104%
Home value$241,100+291%
Population13,542−65%
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HOPKINS COUNTY VS
Wood County
Income$60,300+88%
Home value$216,500+251%
Population49,688+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins County, Texas?

Hopkins County, Texas has about 31,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hopkins County, Texas earns about $32,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkins County, Texas expensive?

In Hopkins County, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins County, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkins County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkins County, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Hopkins County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopkins County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopkins County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,127 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 75482ZIP 75433ZIP 75431ZIP 75471ZIP 75420ZIP 75437ZIP 75478ZIP 75481
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